Connecticut
Saugatuck River near Westport
Location Snapshot
The Saugatuck River near Westport represents the bounded lower Fairfield County trout corridor around the fly-only management reach. Brown and rainbow trout are the primary targets.
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
Dusk low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 93.7 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.68 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM
Updated recently · Nearby USGS station 01209500 · Proxy 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
45°F
Feels like
39°F
Wind
6 mph N
Wind gust
20 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:00 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 8 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Wed 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 64°F / Low 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 55°F / Low 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 32 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 29 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Partly cloudy
High 59°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 25 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
Brown trout are stocked in the Saugatuck River near Westport, along with rainbow trout.
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
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
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- 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
Monitoring limitations
- The gauge used for the Saugatuck River near Westport is on another reach, so it does not measure this fishing water.
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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