Massachusetts

Squannacook River near West Groton

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Current River Rating

Fair · 67

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 · Low 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.

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
15.1 CFS
Gage Height
1.53 ft
Water Temperature
Not available
Observation Time
Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM

Updated recently · USGS station 01096000 · Direct monitoring location

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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.

Changing Conditions Advisory

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Weather Near Gauge

Current Weather

Clear

Temperature

62°F

Feels like

60°F

Wind

6 mph NW

Wind gust

11 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

0.00 in

Little recent rainfall near this river.

Next 24 Hours

  • Sat 4 AM

    Clear

    Temp 61°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 6 mph

  • Sat 8 AM

    Clear

    Temp 66°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 7 mph

  • Sat 12 PM

    Partly cloudy

    Temp 71°F

    Chance 5%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 8 mph

  • Sat 4 PM

    Overcast

    Temp 72°F

    Chance 26%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 9 mph

  • Sat 8 PM

    Overcast

    Temp 63°F

    Chance 16%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 1 mph

  • Sun 12 AM

    Overcast

    Temp 62°F

    Chance 5%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 4 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Sat, Sep 5

    Rain

    High 74°F / Low 61°F

    Chance 31%

    Precip 0.23 in

    Max gust 19 mph

  • Sun, Sep 6

    Drizzle

    High 72°F / Low 55°F

    Chance 15%

    Precip 0.02 in

    Max gust 19 mph

  • Mon, Sep 7

    Overcast

    High 79°F / Low 52°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 23 mph

  • Tue, Sep 8

    Overcast

    High 80°F / Low 57°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 23 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

Squannacook River near West Groton, a small shaded stocked freestone in the Nashua basin near the Concord market. Brown, rainbow, and brook trout are primary targets. USGS gage 01096000 provides live streamflow and stage. Water temperature is not currently configured because latest-continuous returned no 00010/00011 during Phase 17B validation. This record represents the West Groton gauge reach, not the Nissitissit or entire Nashua system.

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Squannacook River.

Medium confidenceLast verified: Jul 23, 2026

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

Squannacook River near West Groton, a small shaded stocked freestone in the Nashua basin near the Concord market. Brown, rainbow, and brook trout are primary targets. USGS gage 01096000 provides live streamflow and stage. Water temperature is not currently configured because latest-continuous returned no 00010/00011 during Phase 17B validation. This record represents the West Groton gauge reach, not the Nissitissit or entire Nashua system.

Target species

  • Brown Trout

    Salmo trutta

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence
    Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, Fall

    Primary stocked trout target on the West Groton Squannacook reach.

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Rainbow Trout

    Oncorhynchus mykiss

    Expectation
    Common
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence
    Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, Fall

    Common stocked trout on the West Groton Squannacook reach.

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Brook Trout

    Salvelinus fontinalis

    Expectation
    Present
    Population
    Unknown
    Native status
    native
    Confidence
    Medium confidence

    Brook trout are present in the Squannacook system, especially in colder periods and headwater influence. Squannacook is a stocked freestone destination, but Phase 17A does not isolate a brook-trout stocking or wild classification for the West Groton reach.

    Source: MassWildlife

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Stocked
Great Lakes tributary
No
Flow regime
Natural flow

Small Nashua-basin freestone with shaded stocked trout habitat near West Groton.

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Fly fishing
  • Nymphing
  • Shore fishing
  • Spinning

Access and Public Fishing Rights

Local road and Wild & Scenic corridor access patterns exist near West Groton; confirm current public access and posted land. Catalog coordinates are the USGS West Groton gage point.

Stocking information

MassWildlife stocks Squannacook River reaches on the Northeast District schedule. Confirm current stockings on the official MassWildlife trout stocking report.

  • Brown Trout

    Stocked · MassWildlife

    Stocked · Spring, Fall

  • Rainbow Trout

    Stocked · MassWildlife

    Stocked · Spring, Fall

Official sources

Trout regulations can change by section. Verify current MassWildlife freshwater fishing regulations for the West Groton Squannacook reach before fishing.

Hatch Match

Seasonal insect activity for the current evaluation period — not a live hatch observation

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Location and Access

USGS monitoring location

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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

Verified access notes and official resources for Squannacook River near West Groton. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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