Connecticut
Shetucket River near Willimantic
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.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 210 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.36 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01122500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
63°F
Wind
4 mph W
Wind gust
5 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 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Drizzle
Temp 75°F
Chance 19%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 PM
Rain
Temp 66°F
Chance 18%
Precip 0.14 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 64°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Rain
High 77°F / Low 60°F
Chance 33%
Precip 0.41 in
Max gust 16 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 56°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 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 SHETUCKET RIVER NEAR WILLIMANTIC, CT (01122500). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: streamflow (00060) and gage height (00065). Major eastern Connecticut mainstem below the Willimantic/Natchaug confluence with mixed trout and warmwater fishing. This gage reach is not a Trout Management Area.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Shetucket 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
Eastern Connecticut mainstem below Willimantic with mixed trout and warmwater fishing. USGS 01122500 provides live streamflow and stage.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CT DEEP stocks brown trout on Shetucket public sections.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CT DEEP stocking supports rainbow trout on the Shetucket.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth bass are a primary warmwater target on this mainstem.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Larger eastern Connecticut mainstem with mixed trout and smallmouth habitat near Willimantic.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
CT DEEP lists Shetucket public sections. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
CT DEEP stocks trout on Shetucket 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. Verify the official CT DEEP Freshwater Fishing Guide before fishing.
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
Shetucket River near Willimantic gauge reach
Regulation Summary
Connecticut inland river and stream regulations apply. This gage reach is not a Trout Management Area.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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