Connecticut
Willimantic River near Coventry
Location Snapshot
Willimantic River near Coventry is an eastern Connecticut river with stocked and managed trout water upstream of the Shetucket system. Brown and rainbow trout define the principal coldwater opportunity.
Current River Rating
Fair · 56
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?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
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.
Timing Evidence
Dusk low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 64.2 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.84 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 AM
Live monitoring update is delayed. Showing the latest available reading. · USGS station 01119500 · 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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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
40°F
Feels like
33°F
Wind
6 mph NW
Wind gust
13 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:00 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 8 AM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 64°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 29 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 52°F / Low 40°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 29 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 40°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 31 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 57°F / Low 36°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 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
The Willimantic River is trout water from Stafford Springs downstream to its confluence with the Natchaug.
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
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
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
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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