Massachusetts
Ware River at Gibbs Crossing
Location Snapshot
Ware River at Gibbs Crossing is a central Massachusetts tributary of the Chicopee with cool wooded reaches and mixed river habitat. Brown and rainbow trout provide the principal coldwater opportunity.
Current River Rating
Fair · 56
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.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 109 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.36 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01173500 · 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
38°F
Feels like
31°F
Wind
6 mph NE
Wind gust
11 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 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
Tue 6 AM
Clear
Temp 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 63°F / Low 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 53°F / Low 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 31 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 56°F / Low 37°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 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 and rainbow trout are stocked in the Ware River at Gibbs Crossing, along with brook trout.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Ware 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
Source: MassWildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Stocking information
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
- Stocked
Brook 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
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Ware River at Gibbs Crossing gauge reach.
Regulation Summary
MassWildlife inland trout / freshwater regulations apply. Ware is listed among major trout rivers. Confirm current seasons and limits for the Gibbs Crossing corridor.
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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