Vermont
Ottauquechee River near West Bridgewater
Current River Rating
Fair · 59
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.
Blocking Factors
- Flow is outside this fishery’s preferred and acceptable ranges.
Timing Evidence
Overcast or filtered daylight is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 7.82 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.96 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01150900 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
59°F
Feels like
57°F
Wind
6 mph NW
Wind gust
14 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
0.02 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 68°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 68°F
Chance 17%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 8 PM
Drizzle
Temp 61°F
Chance 18%
Precip 0.01 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 59°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Rain
High 70°F / Low 57°F
Chance 29%
Precip 0.28 in
Max gust 15 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Rain
High 66°F / Low 52°F
Chance 34%
Precip 0.31 in
Max gust 17 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 52°F
Chance 2%
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
This stretch offers a mix of riffles, runs, and quieter pools that can hold trout through much of the season. Check the live flow and temperature readings above before planning a trip, and adjust your approach as conditions change.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Ottauquechee 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
Ottauquechee River near West Bridgewater, a Connecticut River watershed freestone tributary that adds density near the White River / Woodstock corridor. Brown, rainbow, and brook trout are the coldwater targets. USGS gage 01150900 provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents the West Bridgewater gauge reach, not the entire Ottauquechee system.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, FallPrimary trout target character on the West Bridgewater Ottauquechee reach; confirm current VFWD stockings.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Brook trout occur in colder Ottauquechee and tributary water; abundance is reach-dependent.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, FallCommon stocked trout on managed Ottauquechee reaches.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
East-central Vermont freestone tributary with mixed trout habitat near West Bridgewater.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Road and corridor access patterns exist near West Bridgewater; confirm current VFWD fishing access listings. Catalog coordinates are the USGS West Bridgewater gage point.
Stocking information
Confirm current VFWD Ottauquechee stockings on the official stocking schedule.
- Stocked · Spring, Fall
Brown Trout
Stocked · Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
- Stocked · Spring, Fall
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
Official sources
Trout regulations can change by section. Verify current Vermont Fish & Wildlife regulations for the West Bridgewater Ottauquechee reach before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
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.
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