Massachusetts
Ware River at Gibbs Crossing
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
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 53.1 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.09 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01173500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
64°F
Feels like
66°F
Wind
1 mph SE
Wind gust
3 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 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 4 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 75°F
Chance 20%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 64°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 75°F / Low 60°F
Chance 21%
Precip 0.05 in
Max gust 21 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 71°F / Low 53°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 20 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 55°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 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 WARE RIVER AT GIBBS CROSSING, MA (01173500). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: streamflow (00060) and gage height (00065). Live 00010 is not currently published at this station. river-trout AIR_DERIVED because no 00010. Do NOT attach USGS 01173000 (Intake Works near Barre) — that station is NOT_REPRESENTATIVE of the Gibbs Crossing fishing reach. Not Swift River.
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
Fishery overview
Ware River major trout river at Gibbs Crossing. USGS 01173500 provides live streamflow and stage. Distinct from Swift River at West Ware. Do not remap MWRA Intake Works 01173000 onto this destination.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MassWildlife stocks brown trout on designated Ware reaches.
Source: MassWildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MassWildlife stocks rainbow trout on designated Ware reaches.
Source: MassWildlife
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook trout are stocked / present on the Gibbs Crossing reach.
Source: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Ware River trout habitat at the Gibbs Crossing gauge reach. Not Intake Works near Barre.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Gibbs Crossing / Ware corridor public access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
MassWildlife stocks designated Ware trout reaches. Confirm current stockings on the official trout stocking report.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
Official sources
This destination is USGS 01173500 Gibbs Crossing only. Do not consume 01173000 Intake Works.
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
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