New Hampshire
Swift River near Roxbury
Current River Rating
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Cautions
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Blocking Factors
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Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 01064400 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
61°F
Feels like
59°F
Wind
6 mph W
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.13 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 12 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 66°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 61°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 58°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 67°F / Low 58°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.06 in
Max gust 17 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 52°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 51°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 56°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 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
This stretch offers a mix of riffles, runs, and quieter pools that can hold trout through much of the season. Check the live flow and temperature readings above before planning a trip, and adjust your approach as conditions change.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Swift 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
Swift River near Roxbury is a White Mountains freestone brook-trout river with stocked rainbow trout and occasional brown trout. USGS gage 01064400 provides live streamflow and stage. This New Hampshire Swift River record is distinct from the Massachusetts Swift River at West Ware Quabbin release.
Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG fly-fishing-only waters list includes Swift River Tamworth (Rte 113A to Rte 113); the USGS Swift River near Roxbury gauge monitors the White Mountains Swift River brook trout fishery corridor.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG Swift River trout management includes stocked rainbow trout mixed with wild brook trout on accessible White Mountain reaches.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Brown trout may migrate from the Saco into lower Swift River reaches; brook trout remain the defining primary fishery.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
White Mountains freestone with strong brook trout character near Roxbury; not the Massachusetts Quabbin Swift.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Road and corridor access exists near Roxbury; confirm current public access on official NHFG pages. Catalog coordinates are the USGS Roxbury gage point.
Stocking information
NHFG materials document Swift River trout management near Roxbury. Confirm current stockings on the official NHFG stocking report.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Official sources
Trout regulations can change by section. Always verify current New Hampshire freshwater fishing regulations for the Roxbury Swift reach before fishing. Do not apply Massachusetts Quabbin Swift rules to this waterbody.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
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.
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