Vermont
Missisquoi River near North Troy
Current River Rating
Poor · 40
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
- 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
- 48.6 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.35 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04293000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
61°F
Feels like
62°F
Wind
2 mph NW
Wind gust
10 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 60°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 66°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 64°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 57°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 68°F / Low 57°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 19 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 67°F / Low 52°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 72°F / Low 50°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 23 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Drizzle
High 68°F / Low 50°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.01 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
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Fishing Overview
USGS streamgage MISSISQUOI RIVER NEAR NORTH TROY, VT (04293000). 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. VFWD Where the Fish Are (Northeast Kingdom) lists trout on the Missisquoi; a separate trophy trout section is managed downstream near Enosburg Falls.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Missisquoi 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
Upper Missisquoi trout river near North Troy in the Northeast Kingdom. VFWD lists brook and brown trout as common on the NEK Missisquoi; a separate trophy trout section is managed downstream near Enosburg Falls. USGS gage 04293000 provides live streamflow and stage.
Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
VFWD Where the Fish Are (Northeast Kingdom) lists brook trout as common on the Missisquoi River near the North Troy corridor.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
VFWD Where the Fish Are (Northeast Kingdom) lists brown trout as common on the Missisquoi River; a separate trophy stocking section is managed downstream near Enosburg Falls.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
VFWD trophy trout special regulations and stocking apply on the Missisquoi near Enosburg Falls (downstream of the North Troy gage); rainbow trout are present on the broader river system.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Upper Missisquoi freestone habitat in Orleans County. Downstream Franklin County reaches include warmer mainstem and designated trophy trout water near Enosburg Falls.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
VFWD fishing access listings cover Missisquoi River sites; many developed accesses are on lower-river reaches. Confirm current access near North Troy and downstream on the official VFWD access search.
Stocking information
VFWD trophy trout stocking is documented on the Missisquoi near Enosburg Falls (downstream of this gage). Confirm current stockings on the official schedule.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current rules on the official Vermont Fish & Wildlife regulations page before fishing. Enosburg Falls trophy trout rules apply only on the designated downstream section.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Orleans, 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.
River Details
County
Orleans
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Missisquoi River (including designated trophy trout reaches)
Regulation Summary
Vermont inland fishing regulations apply on the Missisquoi. A trophy trout special-regulation section is designated near Enosburg Falls (downstream of this gage). Confirm current seasons and limits on the official VFWD regulations page.
Target Species
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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