Vermont
White River at West Hartford
Location Snapshot
White River at West Hartford is a broad, free-flowing Connecticut River tributary in east-central Vermont, with gravel runs, pools, and long mainstem stretches shaped by a largely undeveloped river corridor. Smallmouth bass lead the mixed fishery, with trout and walleye adding coolwater variety across the larger river habitat.
Current River Rating
Good
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Low confidence
Estimated Conditions
Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.
Should I Go?
Consider
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Good.
Why
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 427 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.61 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01144000 · 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.
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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
39°F
Feels like
33°F
Wind
7 mph NW
Wind gust
11 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:00 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 7 AM
Clear
Temp 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 11 AM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 3 PM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 7 PM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 11 PM
Clear
Temp 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 3 AM
Clear
Temp 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 60°F / Low 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Partly cloudy
High 55°F / Low 36°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 61°F / Low 35°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 54°F / Low 31°F
Chance 3%
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
Smallmouth bass are in the mixed fishery on the White River at West Hartford, along with walleye.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at White 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
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Stocking information
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerConservative overlap streamer family. Not an insect Hatch claim.
- Parachute-style dryOne general surface family appropriate to mixed fisheries — not a Hatch report.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphOne general subsurface family. Not destination entomology.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
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.
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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