Connecticut
Pomperaug River at Southbury
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Why
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Cautions
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Blocking Factors
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Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 01204000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
65°F
Feels like
67°F
Wind
3 mph SW
Wind gust
6 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
0.11 in
Last 48 hours
0.11 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing river conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 66°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 75°F / Low 61°F
Chance 23%
Precip 0.04 in
Max gust 13 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Rain
High 69°F / Low 57°F
Chance 24%
Precip 0.28 in
Max gust 19 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 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 POMPERAUG RIVER AT SOUTHBURY, CT (01204000). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: streamflow (00060) and gage height (00065). Western Connecticut trout river between existing Housatonic and Naugatuck catalog reaches.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Pomperaug 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
Western Connecticut trout river at the Southbury USGS gage. USGS 01204000 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 Pomperaug public/stocked sections.
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 Pomperaug.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Western Connecticut freestone trout habitat on the Pomperaug at Southbury.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
CT DEEP lists Pomperaug public/stocked sections. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
CT DEEP stocks the Pomperaug. Confirm current stockings on the official CT DEEP trout stocking map.
- Stocked
Brown 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
New Haven, 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
New Haven
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Pomperaug River at Southbury gauge reach
Regulation Summary
Connecticut inland river and stream trout regulations apply.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
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