Connecticut
Mount Hope River near Warrenville
Current River Rating
Poor · 37
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.
Cautions
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout. Verify with a stream thermometer; this is not a measured water temperature.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 11.8 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.25 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01121000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
65°F
Feels like
67°F
Wind
3 mph W
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
0.01 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 22%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 66°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Drizzle
Temp 63°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 60°F
Chance 37%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 71°F / Low 54°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 20 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 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 MOUNT HOPE RIVER NEAR WARRENVILLE, CT (01121000). 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. Substituted for the already-cataloged West Branch Farmington River at Riverton. CT DEEP lists intermittent stocked trout reaches on the Mount Hope from Route 44 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
Fishery overview
Mount Hope River near Warrenville (Ashford–Mansfield) stocked trout stream. Substituted for the already-cataloged West Branch Farmington River at Riverton. USGS gage 01121000 provides live streamflow and stage (no live water temperature at this site).
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CT DEEP lists intermittent stocked trout reaches on Mount Hope River from Route 44 to Mansfield Hollow Reservoir; brown trout are a primary stocked target.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CT DEEP stocking reports document Mount Hope River Ashford/Mansfield trout stockings including rainbow trout.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
CT DEEP Mount Hope trout management includes brook trout among stocked trout species.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Small eastern Connecticut freestone tributary of the Natchaug/Mansfield Hollow system with intermittent stocked trout reaches from Route 44 toward Mansfield Hollow Reservoir.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Road and corridor access exists near Warrenville and Ashford/Mansfield; confirm current access on the official CT DEEP trout stocking map. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
CT DEEP stocking reports document Mount Hope River trout stockings. Confirm current stockings on the official CT DEEP trout stocking map.
- 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
Regulations can change. Always verify current CT DEEP river/stream rules for the Mount Hope section you fish.
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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