Vermont
Lamoille River at Johnson
Current River Rating
Fair · 70
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 · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Cautions
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout. Verify with a stream thermometer; this is not a measured water temperature.
Timing Evidence
Overcast or filtered daylight is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 109 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.09 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04292000 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
58°F
Feels like
58°F
Wind
5 mph W
Wind gust
11 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
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
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 61°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 12 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 69°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 8 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 64°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Drizzle
Temp 59°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 58°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 68°F / Low 53°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 17 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 51°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 69°F / Low 52°F
Chance 11%
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
This stretch offers a mix of riffles, runs, and quieter pools that can hold trout through much of the season. Check the live flow and temperature readings above before planning a trip, and adjust your approach as conditions change.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Lamoille 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
Lamoille River at Johnson is a northern Vermont trout and smallmouth river with stocked rainbow trout, wild brown and brook trout, and established smallmouth bass. USGS gage 04292000 provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents the Johnson gauge reach, not the entire Lamoille system.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
VFWD Lamoille SMA states the mainstem is regularly stocked with rainbow trout in mid-basin sections including Morristown/Johnson-area management units.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
VFWD Lamoille SMA documents brook trout in cold tributaries and covered mainstem habitat near Johnson-area management units.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
VFWD Lamoille SMA documents brown trout in mid-basin tributaries and covered mainstem reaches.
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
VFWD Lamoille SMA notes smallmouth bass in warmer mainstem habitat; kept present so stocked/wild trout remain the defining focus at Johnson.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Northern Vermont freestone/mainstem corridor with mixed trout and warmwater habitat near Johnson.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Drift fishing
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
VFWD documents Lamoille River streambank management and fishing access near Johnson; confirm current sites on the official VFWD fishing access search. Catalog coordinates are the USGS Johnson gage point.
Stocking information
VFWD stocking materials document Lamoille River trout management. Confirm current stockings on the official schedule.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
Official sources
Trout and inland rules can change by section. Always verify current Vermont Fish & Wildlife regulations for the Johnson Lamoille reach before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Vermont
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.
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