Connecticut
West Branch Farmington River at Riverton
Current River Rating
Fair · 64
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?
Consider
Recommended Window
Saturday, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: High
Current Readings
- Flow
- 209 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.98 ft
- Water Temperature
- 52.5 °F
- Latest current reading
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01186000 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
Flow context
Current flow is within the historical reference range.
Historical fishing-experience reference: 150–350 CFS
Activity: Fishing · Source: 1992 CT DEP / NPS instream-flow study
This is contextual flow guidance based on historical source material. It does not determine the overall condition rating or trip recommendation, and it is not a safety determination.
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
64°F
Feels like
64°F
Wind
3 mph NW
Wind gust
9 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
0.01 in
Last 48 hours
0.01 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Heavy rain
Temp 65°F
Chance 22%
Precip 0.64 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 61°F
Chance 28%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Heavy rain
High 75°F / Low 60°F
Chance 34%
Precip 0.84 in
Max gust 21 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 69°F / Low 55°F
Chance 28%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 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
West Branch Farmington River at Riverton, Connecticut. CT DEEP trout river and the accepted public Flow Context OPTIMUM_RANGE destination. This repair adds customer-facing copy only and does not change Flow rollout, rating, or recommendation authority.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at West Branch Farmington 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
West Branch Farmington River at Riverton is a Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection trout river. Completed Flow Context is separately enrolled. Catalog trout targets are preserved.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CT DEEP lists West Branch Farmington River as a year-round catch-and-release Trout Management Area; MDC partnership materials document stocked brown trout and wild brown trout in the TMA.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CT DEEP TMA framework and MDC materials document stocked rainbow trout in the West Branch Farmington TMA.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Stocking information
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Official sources
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Connecticut
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
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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