Rhode Island
Wood River at Hope Valley
Location Snapshot
Wood River at Hope Valley is a southern Rhode Island trout stream within the Pawcatuck River basin, flowing through a comparatively small and wooded river corridor. Trout define the fishery, with brook and rainbow trout contributing to the coldwater character of this reach.
Current River Rating
Fair · 59
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 · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Current conditions do not support a reliable fishing window.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Overcast or filtered daylight is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 121 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.45 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 21, 2026, 11:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01118000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Mostly clear
Temperature
48°F
Feels like
42°F
Wind
8 mph N
Wind gust
22 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 21, 2026, 3:15 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
Wed 9 AM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Wed 1 PM
Overcast
Temp 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 16 mph
Wed 5 PM
Overcast
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 14 mph
Wed 9 PM
Overcast
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Thu 1 AM
Overcast
Temp 49°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Thu 5 AM
Overcast
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 14 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 58°F / Low 46°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 34 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 62°F / Low 47°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 41 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 58°F / Low 38°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Sat, Oct 24
Overcast
High 59°F / Low 38°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 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
Brown and rainbow trout are stocked in the Wood River at Hope Valley, along with brook trout.
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
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Stocking information
- 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
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
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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