Vermont
Passumpsic River at Passumpsic
Location Snapshot
Passumpsic River is a Northeast Kingdom Vermont trout river with trophy-trout management in the broader corridor. The principal supported targets are rainbow trout and brown 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
- 277 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.51 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01135500 · Direct monitoring location
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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
33°F
Feels like
26°F
Wind
6 mph N
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:45 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 35°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 36°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 4 AM
Clear
Temp 35°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Mostly clear
High 56°F / Low 32°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 55°F / Low 35°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 57°F / Low 36°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 51°F / Low 30°F
Chance 9%
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
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Brown and rainbow trout are stocked in the Passumpsic River at Passumpsic, along with brook trout.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Passumpsic 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
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Stocking information
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
Official sources
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Caledonia, 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.
River Details
County
Caledonia
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Passumpsic River (including designated trophy trout reaches).
Regulation Summary
Vermont inland fishing regulations apply; a trophy trout special-regulation section is designated on the Passumpsic in St. Johnsbury. Confirm current seasons and limits on the official VFWD regulations page.
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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