Connecticut
Natchaug River at Marcy Road near Chaplin
Location Snapshot
The Natchaug River at Marcy Road near Chaplin is an eastern Connecticut trout reach above Mansfield Hollow. Brown, rainbow, and brook trout provide the primary fishing opportunity.
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
- 74.9 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.95 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 1:00 PM
Updated recently · USGS station 01120790 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
45°F
Feels like
38°F
Wind
7 mph N
Wind gust
17 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:30 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 10 AM
Clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 14 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Wed 2 AM
Overcast
Temp 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Wed 6 AM
Overcast
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 62°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 35 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 51°F / Low 41°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 34 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 42°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 31 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 56°F / Low 35°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 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
The Natchaug River near Chaplin is the trophy-trout river Connecticut designates through Eastford, Chaplin, Mansfield, and Windham, running toward the Shetucket.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Natchaug 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
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High 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
Brook Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Stocked
Rainbow 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
Natchaug River at Marcy Road near Chaplin gauge reach.
Regulation Summary
Connecticut inland river and stream trout regulations apply. This reach is not a Trout Management Area.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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