Massachusetts

Millers River at Erving

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Current River Rating

Poor · 44

Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.

Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.

Partial water evidence · Low confidence

Should I Go?

Wait

Limited opportunity

Timing Outlook

No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.

Why

  • Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
  • Water temperature is unavailable.

Favorable Factors

  • Recent precipitation has been light.
  • Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.

Blocking Factors

  • Flow is outside this fishery’s preferred and acceptable ranges.

Timing Evidence

Overcast or filtered daylight is favorable.

Current Readings

Flow
70.7 CFS
Gage Height
1.61 ft
Water Temperature
Not available
Observation Time
Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM

Updated recently · USGS station 01166500 · Direct monitoring location

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Changing Conditions Advisory

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Weather Near Gauge

Current Weather

Clear

Temperature

63°F

Feels like

64°F

Wind

2 mph NW

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

0.00 in

Last 48 hours

0.00 in

Little recent rainfall near this river.

Next 24 Hours

  • Sat 4 AM

    Clear

    Temp 62°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 2 mph

  • Sat 8 AM

    Clear

    Temp 64°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 3 mph

  • Sat 12 PM

    Mostly clear

    Temp 73°F

    Chance 3%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 8 mph

  • Sat 4 PM

    Mostly clear

    Temp 75°F

    Chance 21%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 7 mph

  • Sat 8 PM

    Overcast

    Temp 64°F

    Chance 14%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 9 mph

  • Sun 12 AM

    Overcast

    Temp 62°F

    Chance 14%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 2 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Sat, Sep 5

    Drizzle

    High 75°F / Low 60°F

    Chance 33%

    Precip 0.03 in

    Max gust 20 mph

  • Sun, Sep 6

    Rain

    High 71°F / Low 52°F

    Chance 16%

    Precip 0.11 in

    Max gust 20 mph

  • Mon, Sep 7

    Overcast

    High 78°F / Low 49°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 19 mph

  • Tue, Sep 8

    Overcast

    High 81°F / Low 56°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 10 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

Millers River at Erving, a north-central Massachusetts freestone trout river with mixed bass opportunity. Brown, rainbow, and brook trout are coldwater targets; smallmouth bass are present in warmer seasons. USGS gage 01166500 provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents the Erving gauge reach, not the entire Millers watershed.

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Millers River.

Medium confidenceLast verified: Jul 23, 2026

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

Millers River at Erving, a north-central Massachusetts freestone trout river with mixed bass opportunity. Brown, rainbow, and brook trout are coldwater targets; smallmouth bass are present in warmer seasons. USGS gage 01166500 provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents the Erving gauge reach, not the entire Millers watershed.

Target species

  • Brown Trout

    Salmo trutta

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence
    Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, Fall

    Primary trout target on the Erving Millers freestone reach. MassWildlife district stocking and Concord Outfitters Millers coverage support stocked as the defensible population basis for the gauge reach; destination fisheryComposition remains mixed.

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Rainbow Trout

    Oncorhynchus mykiss

    Expectation
    Common
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence
    Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, Fall

    Common stocked trout on the Erving Millers reach.

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Brook Trout

    Salvelinus fontinalis

    Expectation
    Present
    Population
    Unknown
    Native status
    native
    Confidence
    Medium confidence

    Brook trout occur in the Millers system; abundance is reach- and season-dependent. Phase 17A does not document a Millers-at-Erving wild or stocking classification strong enough for wild/stocked/established.

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Smallmouth Bass

    Micropterus dolomieu

    Expectation
    Present
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    Medium confidence

    Smallmouth bass provide warm-season opportunity on freestone sections of the Millers.

    Source: MassWildlife

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Mixed wild and stocked
Great Lakes tributary
No
Flow regime
Natural flow

North-central Massachusetts freestone mainstem with stocked and wild trout components near Erving.

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Drift fishing
  • Fly fishing
  • Nymphing
  • Spinning
  • Streamers

Access and Public Fishing Rights

Road and public-access patterns exist near Erving; high spring flows can make wading difficult. Confirm current MassWildlife access and local posted land. Catalog coordinates are the USGS Erving gage point.

Stocking information

MassWildlife stocks Millers River reaches on district trout schedules. Confirm current stockings on the official MassWildlife trout stocking report.

  • Brown Trout

    Stocked · MassWildlife

    Stocked · Spring, Fall

  • Rainbow Trout

    Stocked · MassWildlife

    Stocked · Spring, Fall

Official sources

Trout regulations can change by section. Verify current MassWildlife freshwater fishing regulations for the Erving Millers reach before fishing.

Hatch Match

Seasonal insect activity for the current evaluation period — not a live hatch observation

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Location and Access

USGS monitoring location

Massachusetts

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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

Target Species

Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout

Access, Parking, and Regulations

Verified access notes and official resources for Millers River at Erving. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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