Rhode Island
Hunt River near East Greenwich
Location Snapshot
Hunt River near East Greenwich is a small Rhode Island designated trout water. The principal supported targets are brown trout and rainbow trout, with brook trout providing additional species variety within the same fishery.
Current River Rating
Fair · 50
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Strong wind may make casting and boat control more difficult.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Overcast or filtered daylight is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 49.9 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.02 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 PM
Updated recently · USGS station 01117000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
54°F
Wind
16 mph N
Wind gust
28 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 1:45 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 3 PM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 16 mph
Tue 7 PM
Clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 11 PM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Wed 3 AM
Clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Wed 7 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Wed 11 AM
Overcast
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 17 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 35 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 54°F / Low 47°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 33 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 61°F / Low 44°F
Chance 28%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 35 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 57°F / Low 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 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
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Brown and rainbow trout are stocked in the Hunt River near East Greenwich, along with brook trout.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Hunt 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
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Stocking information
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Official sources
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Kent, Rhode Island
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
Kent
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Hunt River (East Greenwich / North Kingstown designated trout corridor).
Regulation Summary
Rhode Island freshwater fishing regulations apply. Hunt River is a designated trout water; confirm current seasons and limits on the official RI DEM freshwater fishing pages.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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