Vermont
Walloomsac River near North Bennington
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.
Timing Evidence
Overcast or filtered daylight is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 52.5 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.41 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01334000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
61°F
Feels like
62°F
Wind
3 mph SW
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
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 4 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 73°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 57°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Rain
High 70°F / Low 54°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.15 in
Max gust 17 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 55°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 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
USGS streamgage WALLOOMSAC RIVER NEAR NORTH BENNINGTON, VT (01334000). 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. VFWD manages a trophy trout section on the Walloomsac in Bennington and lists brook, rainbow, and brown trout as common on the river.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Walloomsac 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
Southwest Vermont trout river with a VFWD trophy trout section in Bennington. Brook, rainbow, and brown trout are listed as common. USGS gage 01334000 near North Bennington provides live streamflow and stage.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
VFWD trophy trout special regulations manage brown trout on the Walloomsac in Bennington; Where the Fish Are lists brown trout as common.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
VFWD trophy trout special regulations manage rainbow trout on the Walloomsac in Bennington; Where the Fish Are lists rainbow trout as common.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
VFWD Where the Fish Are (Southwest Region) lists brook trout as common on the Walloomsac River.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Smaller Vermont freestone tributary of the Hoosic system with designated trophy trout management in Bennington.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public road and town access points exist in the Bennington corridor; confirm current VFWD fishing access listings before fishing.
Stocking information
VFWD stocking schedule documents 2-year-old rainbow and brown trout for the Walloomsac Bennington trophy section. Confirm current stockings on the official schedule.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current rules on the official Vermont Fish & Wildlife regulations page before fishing; trophy trout limits apply on the designated Bennington section.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Bennington, Vermont
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
Bennington
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Walloomsac River (including designated trophy trout reaches)
Regulation Summary
Vermont inland fishing regulations apply; a trophy trout special-regulation section is designated on the Walloomsac in Bennington. Confirm current seasons and limits on the official VFWD regulations page.
Target Species
Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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