Vermont
West River at Jamaica
Current River Rating
Poor · 44
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.
Blocking Factors
- Flow is outside this fishery’s preferred and acceptable ranges.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 38.6 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.96 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01155500 · 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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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
62°F
Feels like
61°F
Wind
4 mph NW
Wind gust
5 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 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 23%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 0 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 59°F
Chance 34%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Rain
High 70°F / Low 53°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.11 in
Max gust 19 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 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 West 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 River at Jamaica, a southern Vermont freestone on the primary Massachusetts northbound corridor toward central Vermont. Brown, rainbow, and brook trout are the coldwater targets. USGS gage 01155500 provides live streamflow and stage on the Jamaica freestone reference reach (preferred over the Townshend Dam alternate gage). This record represents the Jamaica gauge corridor, not every West River impounded reach.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, FallPrimary trout target character on the Jamaica West freestone reach; confirm current VFWD stockings.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Brook trout occur in colder West River and tributary water; abundance is reach-dependent.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, FallCommon stocked trout on managed West River reaches near Jamaica.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Southern Vermont freestone mainstem with stocked and wild trout components near Jamaica.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Road and corridor access patterns exist near Jamaica; confirm current VFWD fishing access listings. Catalog coordinates are the USGS Jamaica gage point.
Stocking information
Confirm current VFWD West River stockings on the official stocking schedule.
- Stocked · Spring, Fall
Brown Trout
Stocked · Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
- Stocked · Spring, Fall
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
Official sources
Trout regulations can change by section. Verify current Vermont Fish & Wildlife regulations for the Jamaica West reach before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
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.
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