Rhode Island
Wood River at Hope Valley
Current River Rating
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Timing Outlook
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Why
- This river does not yet have enough local fishing guidance to assign a rating.
Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Blocking Factors
- Configured water observations are currently unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
- Not available
Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 01118000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
66°F
Feels like
69°F
Wind
3 mph NW
Wind gust
8 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
0.03 in
Last 48 hours
0.19 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 4 PM
Drizzle
Temp 69°F
Chance 31%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 65°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 76°F / Low 63°F
Chance 31%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 57°F
Chance 20%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 20 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 83°F / Low 59°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 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.
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Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
USGS streamgage WOOD RIVER AT HOPE VALLEY, RI (01118000). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: streamflow (00060) and gage height (00065). No live water-temperature series at this site. RI DEM lists the Wood River (Exeter, Hopkinton, and Richmond) among designated trout waters; section-dependent special rules can apply—confirm the current Freshwater Fishing Guide before fishing.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Wood 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
Wood River at Hope Valley, a core Rhode Island designated trout water spanning Exeter, Hopkinton, and Richmond. USGS gage 01118000 provides live streamflow and stage. Section-dependent special regulations can apply—confirm the current DEM guide.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
RI DEM lists Wood River (Exeter, Hopkinton, and Richmond) among designated trout waters; brown trout are a primary stocked trout target.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
RI DEM designated trout-water stocking on the Wood River includes rainbow trout among stocked trout.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
RI DEM Wood River designated trout management includes brook trout among stocked trout species.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Southwestern Rhode Island freestone trout river in the Wood–Pawcatuck watershed with designated trout-water management and popular Hope Valley corridor habitat.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public corridor and DEM-listed access opportunities exist along Wood River reaches; confirm current access on official RI DEM freshwater fishing and boat-launching pages. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
RI DEM stocks designated Wood River reaches. Confirm current stocking locations on the official Designated Trout Waters page rather than copying annual event lists.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Official sources
Regulations can change. Wood River special section rules can differ by reach; always verify the current official RI DEM freshwater fishing guide before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Washington, Rhode Island
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
Washington
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Wood River (Hope Valley corridor / designated trout reaches in Exeter, Hopkinton, and Richmond)
Regulation Summary
Rhode Island freshwater fishing regulations apply. The Wood River is a designated trout water with section-dependent special rules in some corridors. Confirm current seasons, methods, and limits on the official RI DEM freshwater fishing pages.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
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