Connecticut
Natchaug River at Marcy Road near Chaplin
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
- 24.4 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.42 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01120790 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
61°F
Wind
4 mph NW
Wind gust
9 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
0.03 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 69°F
Chance 23%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 8 PM
Rain
Temp 65°F
Chance 19%
Precip 0.08 in
Wind 6 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Rain
High 74°F / Low 60°F
Chance 35%
Precip 0.13 in
Max gust 19 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 55°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 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
USGS streamgage NATCHAUG RIVER AT MARCY RD. NEAR CHAPLIN, CT (01120790). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: streamflow (00060) and gage height (00065). This is the Marcy Road gauge reach above Mansfield Hollow, not the downstream Natchaug at Willimantic gage.
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
Fishery overview
Eastern Connecticut trout river above Mansfield Hollow at the Marcy Road USGS gage. USGS 01120790 provides live streamflow and stage.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CT DEEP stocks brown trout on Natchaug public/stocked sections.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook trout occur among stocked trout on Natchaug reaches.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CT DEEP stocking supports rainbow trout on the Natchaug.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Eastern Connecticut freestone trout habitat on the Natchaug above Mansfield Hollow.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
CT DEEP stocking and public-section listings cover the Natchaug. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
CT DEEP stocks the Natchaug. Confirm current stockings on the official CT DEEP trout stocking map.
- 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
Regulations can change. Verify the official CT DEEP Freshwater Fishing Guide before fishing.
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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