Massachusetts
Squannacook River near West Groton
Location Snapshot
The Squannacook River near West Groton is a small shaded freestone in the Nashua basin of Massachusetts. Brown and rainbow trout are the principal targets, with brook trout also represented in the stream system.
Current River Rating
Fair · 86
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
Dusk low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 49.6 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.1 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01096000 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
39°F
Feels like
33°F
Wind
6 mph NW
Wind gust
13 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:30 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 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Wed 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 35°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 53°F / Low 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 62°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 28 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 54°F / Low 35°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 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
Brown trout are stocked in the Squannacook River near West Groton, along with rainbow trout.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Squannacook 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
Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, FallSource: MassWildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, FallSource: MassWildlife
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Source: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Stocking information
- Stocked · Spring, Fall
Brown Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
- Stocked · Spring, Fall
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
Official sources
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Massachusetts
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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