Connecticut
Saugatuck River near Westport
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
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 189 CFS
- Gage Height
- 4.05 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · Nearby USGS station 01209500 · Proxy monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
65°F
Feels like
65°F
Wind
6 mph NW
Wind gust
15 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
0.06 in
Last 48 hours
0.26 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 77°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 70°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 64°F
Chance 18%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 58°F
Chance 19%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 54°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 83°F / Low 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 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
USGS streamgage SAUGATUCK RIVER NEAR WESTPORT, CT (01209500). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: streamflow (00060) and gage height (00065). The gage is an acceptable proxy for the bounded Westport fly-only TMA corridor (Dorr's Mill Dam to Merritt Parkway) and does not represent every upstream Saugatuck reach identically. USGS 01208990 near Redding is a different upstream reach.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Saugatuck 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
Southwest Connecticut fly-only seasonal TMA corridor near Westport. USGS 01209500 is an acceptable proxy for that bounded corridor and is not claimed to sit inside every TMA section.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CT DEEP Westport fly-only TMA stocks brown trout.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CT DEEP Westport TMA stocking supports rainbow trout.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Southwest Connecticut trout TMA corridor on the Saugatuck near Westport.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
CT DEEP lists the Westport TMA from Dorr's Mill Dam to the Merritt Parkway. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point, not a guaranteed TMA parking pin.
Stocking information
CT DEEP stocks the Saugatuck TMA corridor. 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
Fly-only seasonal TMA rules apply only on the posted Westport TMA. The USGS gage is a corridor proxy, not a claim that every TMA pool has an identical reading. Verify official CT DEEP TMA rules before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Fairfield, 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
Fairfield
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Saugatuck River Westport fly-only TMA corridor (Dorr's Mill Dam to Merritt Parkway); USGS 01209500 is a corridor proxy
Regulation Summary
CT DEEP seasonal Trout Management Area from Dorr's Mill Dam to the Merritt Parkway in Westport: harvest 2nd Saturday in April through August 31; catch-and-release September 1 to the 2nd Saturday in April; fly fishing only. Confirm current seasons and methods on the official CT DEEP TMA listing.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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