Connecticut
Housatonic River at Gaylordsville
Current River Rating
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Timing Outlook
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Why
- This river does not yet have enough local fishing guidance to assign a rating.
Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Blocking Factors
- Configured water observations are currently unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
- Not available
Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 01200500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
64°F
Feels like
64°F
Wind
5 mph W
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.08 in
Last 48 hours
0.09 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 65°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 61°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 70°F / Low 57°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 26 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 53°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
USGS streamgage HOUSATONIC RIVER AT GAYLORDSVILLE, CT (01200500). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: streamflow (00060) and gage height (00065). No live water-temperature series at this site. Models the inland Gaylordsville corridor (not tidal lower Housatonic). Nearby Bulls Bridge Trout Management Area (Sherman/Kent) is managed by CT DEEP for year-round catch-and-release trout fishing.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Housatonic River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Inland Housatonic River at Gaylordsville with nearby Bulls Bridge Trout Management Area management. Brown and rainbow trout are the primary recommendation targets; smallmouth bass also occur. USGS gage 01200500 provides live streamflow and stage (no live water temperature at this site).
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CT DEEP lists Housatonic Bulls Bridge TMA (Sherman/Kent) as year-round catch-and-release trout water near the Gaylordsville inland corridor; brown trout are a primary TMA trout species.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CT DEEP Housatonic TMA network stocks rainbow trout among TMA trout species for the inland Housatonic corridor near Gaylordsville.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
CT DEEP Housatonic river listings include smallmouth bass among managed gamefish on inland reaches; retained as common in a mixed mainstem fishery.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Medium inland Housatonic mainstem freestone/tailwater-influenced habitat in the Gaylordsville corridor. Does not represent tidal lower Housatonic conditions.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public corridor and CT DEEP boat-launch listings cover Housatonic access; confirm current launches and shore access on official CT DEEP boat-launch pages. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point, not verified parking.
Stocking information
CT DEEP Trout Management Area and stocking-map resources document trout management on inland Housatonic reaches. Confirm current stockings on the official CT DEEP trout stocking map.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current CT DEEP river/stream and TMA rules for the exact Housatonic section you fish. Do not apply tidal lower-river conditions to this inland Gaylordsville record.
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Litchfield, Connecticut
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Litchfield
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Housatonic River inland Gaylordsville corridor (including nearby Bulls Bridge TMA reaches)
Regulation Summary
Connecticut inland river and stream regulations apply; nearby Housatonic Bulls Bridge Trout Management Area rules differ from general statewide limits. Confirm current seasons and methods on the official CT DEEP Freshwater Fishing Guide.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
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