Connecticut
Yantic River at Yantic
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.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 85.4 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.96 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 6:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01127500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
63°F
Feels like
64°F
Wind
4 mph W
Wind gust
8 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
0.01 in
Last 48 hours
0.07 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 77°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 4 PM
Rain
Temp 70°F
Chance 22%
Precip 0.12 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 20%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 64°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Rain
High 78°F / Low 62°F
Chance 33%
Precip 0.26 in
Max gust 17 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 72°F / Low 56°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 19 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Partly cloudy
High 79°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 83°F / Low 59°F
Chance 0%
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 YANTIC RIVER AT YANTIC, CT (01127500). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: streamflow (00060), gage height (00065), and water temperature (00010). Substituted for the already-cataloged Salmon River near East Hampton. CT DEEP manages a seasonal Trout Management Area on the Yantic in Bozrah and a fly-fishing-only section in Lebanon/Bozrah.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Yantic 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
Yantic River at Yantic with CT DEEP seasonal Trout Management Area (Bozrah) and fly-fishing-only reaches (Lebanon/Bozrah). Substituted for the already-cataloged Salmon River near East Hampton. USGS gage 01127500 provides live streamflow, stage, and water temperature.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CT DEEP lists Yantic River Bozrah as a seasonal Trout Management Area; brown trout are a primary TMA trout species.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CT DEEP Yantic TMA and fly-fishing section management stocks rainbow trout among TMA trout species.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
CT DEEP lists trout on intermittent Yantic reaches from Camp Moween Road toward the Thames; brook trout occur among stocked trout.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Smaller eastern Connecticut freestone river with designated TMA and fly-fishing special-regulation habitat near Yantic/Bozrah/Lebanon.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
CT DEEP stocking-map access points document Yantic corridor access; confirm current sites on the official trout stocking map. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
CT DEEP stocks the Yantic TMA and regular stocking reaches. 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
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Official sources
Regulations can change. Yantic TMA and fly-fishing-only rules apply only on posted reaches; verify the official CT DEEP Freshwater Fishing Guide before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
New London, 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
New London
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Yantic River (including Bozrah TMA and Lebanon/Bozrah fly-fishing reaches)
Regulation Summary
Connecticut inland river and stream regulations apply; Yantic seasonal Trout Management Area and fly-fishing-only special rules apply on posted reaches. Confirm current seasons and methods on the official CT DEEP Freshwater Fishing Guide.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
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