Connecticut
Salmon River near East Hampton
Location Snapshot
Salmon River near East Hampton is a Connecticut Trout Management Area with a coldwater fishery. The principal supported target is brown trout, with rainbow trout and brook trout providing additional species variety within the same fishery.
Current River Rating
Fair · 52
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.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 71.6 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.65 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:15 AM
Live monitoring update is delayed. Showing the latest available reading. · USGS station 01193500 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
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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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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
44°F
Feels like
37°F
Wind
9 mph N
Wind gust
16 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 7 AM
Clear
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 11 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Tue 3 PM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Tue 7 PM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Wed 3 AM
Overcast
Temp 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 30 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 53°F / Low 43°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 33 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 42°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 31 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 57°F / Low 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 28 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 Salmon River near East Hampton is the trophy-trout river from the Blackledge and Jeremy junction downstream to Leesville Dam.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Salmon 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
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Stocking information
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Official sources
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
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
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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