New Hampshire
Sugar River at West Claremont
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
- 50.5 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.03 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01152500 · Direct 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
60°F
Feels like
58°F
Wind
4 mph NE
Wind gust
4 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 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Rain
Temp 63°F
Chance 17%
Precip 0.09 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Drizzle
Temp 62°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.03 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Rain
High 75°F / Low 58°F
Chance 28%
Precip 0.15 in
Max gust 19 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Rain
High 72°F / Low 52°F
Chance 26%
Precip 0.13 in
Max gust 18 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 54°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 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 SUGAR RIVER AT WEST CLAREMONT, NH (01152500). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: streamflow (00060) and gage height (00065). No live water-temperature series at this site. NHFG manages stocked trout reaches on the Sugar River including Claremont and a Newport fly-fishing-only section.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Sugar 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
Western New Hampshire trout river at West Claremont. NHFG manages stocked trout reaches including Claremont stockings and a Newport fly-fishing-only section. USGS gage 01152500 provides live streamflow and stage.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG Sugar River Claremont stocking and year-round stocked-river listings identify brown trout as a primary stocked target near the West Claremont gage corridor.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
NHFG Sugar River branch and Newport corridor stocking includes brook trout among stocked trout species.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG Sugar River Newport fly-fishing-only and related stocked reaches include rainbow trout among managed trout.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Connecticut River tributary freestone river with stocked trout management in the Claremont–Newport corridor.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public access exists along Claremont and Newport managed reaches; confirm current sites on the official NHFG boating and access pages.
Stocking information
NHFG stocking reports document Sugar River Claremont brown trout stocking and related Newport/branch stockings. Confirm current stockings on the official NHFG stocking report.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current fly-fishing-only and stocked-trout rules on the official NHFG page before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Sullivan, New Hampshire
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
Sullivan
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Sugar River (including Claremont and Newport managed reaches)
Regulation Summary
New Hampshire freshwater fishing regulations apply. Designated Sugar River reaches include stocked trout water and a Newport fly-fishing-only section; confirm current seasons, methods, and limits on the official NHFG regulations page.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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