Vermont
Passumpsic River at Passumpsic
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.
Timing Evidence
Overcast or filtered daylight is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 277 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.47 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01135500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
60°F
Feels like
61°F
Wind
3 mph NW
Wind gust
4 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
Mostly clear
Temp 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 4 PM
Drizzle
Temp 65°F
Chance 27%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 61°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 72°F / Low 57°F
Chance 27%
Precip 0.06 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 52°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 49°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 56°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 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 PASSUMPSIC RIVER AT PASSUMPSIC, VT (01135500). 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. VFWD manages a trophy trout section on the Passumpsic in St. Johnsbury (Gage Dam to Arnold Falls); confirm current special regulations before fishing.
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
Fishery overview
Northeast Kingdom trout river with a VFWD trophy trout section in St. Johnsbury (Gage Dam to Arnold Falls). Rainbow and brown trout are the primary stocked targets; brook trout also occur. USGS gage 01135500 at Passumpsic provides live streamflow and stage.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
VFWD trophy trout special regulations manage brown trout on the Passumpsic St. Johnsbury reach; stocking schedule lists 2YR brown trout for this corridor.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
VFWD trophy trout special regulations manage rainbow trout on the Passumpsic St. Johnsbury reach (Gage Dam to Arnold Falls); stocking schedule lists 2YR rainbow for this corridor.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
VFWD Where the Fish Are (Northeast Kingdom) lists brook trout present on the Passumpsic River; wild brook trout remain common in colder corridor habitat.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Medium Vermont freestone river in the Passumpsic / upper Connecticut basin with designated trophy trout management in the St. Johnsbury corridor.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
VFWD lists Passumpsic River fishing access sites including St. Johnsbury-area access. Confirm current access details on the official VFWD fishing access search.
Stocking information
VFWD stocking schedule documents 2-year-old rainbow and brown trout for the Passumpsic St. Johnsbury trophy corridor. Confirm current stockings on the official schedule.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current rules on the official Vermont Fish & Wildlife regulations page before fishing; linked official regulations control. Trophy trout limits on the St. Johnsbury section differ from general inland rules.
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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