Connecticut
Quinebaug River at Quinebaug
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Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 01124000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
62°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
0.04 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 4 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 74°F
Chance 32%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Drizzle
Temp 64°F
Chance 20%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 75°F / Low 61°F
Chance 33%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 56°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 59°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 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.
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Fishing Overview
USGS streamgage QUINEBAUG RIVER AT QUINEBAUG, CT (01124000). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: streamflow (00060), gage height (00065), and water temperature (00010). Models the Quinebaug village / Thompson corridor near the Massachusetts line. CT DEEP river regulations list trout with smallmouth bass and panfish on intermittent Quinebaug reaches from the Massachusetts line toward the Shetucket.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Quinebaug 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
Quinebaug River at Quinebaug near the Massachusetts line. CT DEEP lists trout with smallmouth bass and panfish on intermittent Quinebaug reaches; recommendation scoring uses river-trout. USGS gage 01124000 provides live streamflow, stage, and water temperature.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CT DEEP lists trout on intermittent Quinebaug reaches from the Massachusetts line toward the Shetucket; brown trout are a primary stocked trout target near Quinebaug.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CT DEEP stocking framework includes rainbow trout on Quinebaug stocked reaches near Quinebaug/Thompson.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
CT DEEP Quinebaug listing includes calico bass/black crappie among managed panfish.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CT DEEP Quinebaug listing includes smallmouth bass among managed species (T SMB S CB WP).
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
White Perch
Morone americana
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
CT DEEP Quinebaug listing includes white perch; kept present so trout remain the recommendation focus.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Eastern Connecticut Quinebaug mainstem freestone habitat near Quinebaug/Thompson. Mixed trout and warmwater opportunity on stocked intermittent sections.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public road access exists near Quinebaug; confirm current access on official CT DEEP resources. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
CT DEEP stocks trout on listed Quinebaug reaches. 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. Confirm current CT DEEP river/stream rules for the Quinebaug section you fish; do not generalize one reach description to the entire river.
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
Quinebaug River at Quinebaug / Thompson gauge corridor
Regulation Summary
Connecticut inland river and stream regulations apply on stocked Quinebaug reaches. Confirm current seasons and limits on the official CT DEEP Freshwater Fishing Guide for the section you fish.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, White Perch
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