Connecticut
Willimantic River near Coventry
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
- 56.3 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.77 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01119500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
62°F
Wind
4 mph NW
Wind gust
9 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.02 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 PM
Rain
Temp 65°F
Chance 18%
Precip 0.08 in
Wind 8 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Rain
High 75°F / Low 61°F
Chance 28%
Precip 0.09 in
Max gust 19 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 70°F / Low 55°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 18 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 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
USGS streamgage WILLIMANTIC RIVER NEAR COVENTRY, CT (01119500). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: streamflow (00060) and gage height (00065). This destination is the Coventry gauge reach, not the Cole Wilde Trout Management Area (Roaring Brook to Route 74). Cole Wilde TMA rules must not be attached to this gage.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Willimantic 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
Eastern Connecticut stocked trout corridor at the long-term Coventry USGS gage. Distinct from the Cole Wilde TMA. USGS 01119500 provides live streamflow and stage.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CT DEEP stocks brown trout on the Willimantic corridor represented by the Coventry gage reach.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CT DEEP stocking supports rainbow trout on this gauge reach.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Eastern Connecticut freestone trout corridor at the Coventry gauge reach.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
CT DEEP lists intermittent public sections from Stafford Springs to the Natchaug confluence. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point, not a verified put-in pin.
Stocking information
CT DEEP stocks the Willimantic corridor. Confirm current stockings on the official CT DEEP trout stocking map.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Official sources
This destination is not the Cole Wilde TMA. Verify current CT DEEP river and stream regulations before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Tolland, 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
County
Tolland
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Willimantic River near Coventry gauge reach (not Cole Wilde TMA)
Regulation Summary
Connecticut inland river and stream trout regulations apply on this gauge reach. Cole Wilde TMA fly-only catch-and-release rules apply only on the posted TMA and are not represented by this destination.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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