Connecticut
Mount Hope River near Warrenville
Location Snapshot
Mount Hope River near Warrenville is a northeastern Connecticut stocked-trout stream above Mansfield Hollow Reservoir. 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 · 56
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
- 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.
Timing Evidence
Dusk low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 17.9 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.45 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01121000 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
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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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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
39°F
Feels like
32°F
Wind
6 mph N
Wind gust
16 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 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
Tue 8 AM
Clear
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 62°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 31 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 51°F / Low 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 32 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 62°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 31 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 56°F / Low 36°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 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
The Mount Hope River near Warrenville is trout water from Route 44 downstream toward Mansfield Hollow Reservoir.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Mount Hope 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
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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 · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Official sources
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Windham, 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
Windham
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Mount Hope River (Ashford–Mansfield stocked reaches near Warrenville).
Regulation Summary
Connecticut inland river and stream regulations apply on stocked Mount Hope reaches. Confirm current seasons and limits on the official CT DEEP Freshwater Fishing Guide and trout stocking map.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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