Connecticut
Quinebaug River at Quinebaug
Location Snapshot
Quinebaug River at Quinebaug is an eastern Connecticut river where stocked trout overlap a broader warmwater community. The principal supported targets are brown trout and rainbow trout, with smallmouth bass, black crappie, and white perch 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
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 141 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.83 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01124000 · 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
38°F
Feels like
31°F
Wind
6 mph NW
Wind gust
11 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 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 6 AM
Clear
Temp 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 14 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 10 PM
Overcast
Temp 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 2 AM
Overcast
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 62°F / Low 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 31 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 51°F / Low 40°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 29 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 61°F / Low 40°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 30 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Mostly clear
High 55°F / Low 36°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 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
The Quinebaug River at Quinebaug is trout water from the Massachusetts line downstream 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
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
White Perch
Morone americana
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Stocking information
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Official sources
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
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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