New York

Batten Kill

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Location Snapshot

Batten Kill in New York is a managed trout river with stocked and wild-quality water. The principal supported target is brown trout, with brook trout and rainbow trout providing additional species variety within the same fishery.

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 · Low 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

Dawn low light is favorable.

Current Readings

Flow: 237 CFS
Gage Height: 4.4 ft
Water Temperature: Not available
Observation Time: Oct 21, 2026, 12:15 AM

Updated recently · USGS station 01329490 · Direct monitoring location

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Weather Near Gauge

Current Weather

Clear

Temperature

53°F

Feels like

47°F

Wind

7 mph N

Wind gust

18 mph

Current precipitation

0.00 in

Updated

Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 PM

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 10 PM
Clear
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 6 AM
Clear
Temp 36°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 10 AM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 2 PM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Wed 6 PM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph

Four-Day Forecast

Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 62°F / Low 34°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 59°F / Low 36°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 58°F / Low 36°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 32 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 52°F / Low 35°F
Chance 0%
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

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Fishing Overview

On the New York Batten Kill, the four-mile stretch by Batten Kill State Forest is known for brook trout and brown trout.

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Batten Kill.

Medium confidenceLast verified: Jul 12, 2026

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: NYSDEC
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
Expectation
Common
Population
Wild
Native status
native
Confidence
High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Expectation
Present
Population
Stocked
Native status
introduced
Confidence
Medium confidence
Source: NYSDEC

Fishery characteristics

Composition: Mixed wild and stocked
Great Lakes tributary: No
Flow regime: Natural flow

Best seasons

Spring
Summer
Fall

Common techniques

Dry flies
Fly fishing
Nymphing
Spinning
Streamers

Stocking information

Brown Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
Stocked

Regulation sections

Legal regulations are summarized below for convenience. Official linked rules control. This app does not determine whether you are physically within a regulation reach.

Batten Kill Eagleville to Vermont Catch and Release.
From covered bridge at Eagleville upstream to Vermont state line (Catch and Release).
Catch and Release inland trout stream category; artificial lures only, all year.
Upstream
Vermont state line.
Downstream
Covered bridge at Eagleville.
Season
Catch and Release all year.
Methods
Artificial lures only.
Harvest
Catch and Release only; all fish must be released.
Official regulations
Batten Kill Eagleville Wild Quality.
From County Route 64 Bridge upstream to covered bridge in Eagleville (Wild Quality).
Wild Quality inland trout stream category.
Upstream
Covered bridge in Eagleville.
Downstream
County Route 64 Bridge.
Season
April 1–October 15 harvest season under Wild Quality limits; October 16–March 31 catch and release, artificial lures only.
Harvest
Wild Quality: April 1–October 15 daily limit 3 with no more than 1 longer than 12 inches.
Official regulations
Batten Kill Shushan Stocked-Extended.
From County Route 61 Bridge in Shushan upstream to County Route 64 Bridge (Stocked-Extended).
Stocked-Extended inland trout stream category.
Upstream
County Route 64 Bridge.
Downstream
County Route 61 Bridge in Shushan.
Season
April 1–October 15 harvest season under Stocked-Extended limits; October 16–March 31 catch and release, artificial lures only.
Harvest
Stocked-Extended: April 1–October 15 daily limit 3 with no more than 1 longer than 12 inches.
Official regulations
Batten Kill Whittaker to Rexleigh Stocked-Extended.
From confluence with Whittaker Brook upstream to Rexleigh Bridge (Stocked-Extended).
Stocked-Extended inland trout stream category.
Upstream
Rexleigh Bridge.
Downstream
Confluence with Whittaker Brook.
Season
April 1–October 15 harvest season under Stocked-Extended limits; October 16–March 31 catch and release, artificial lures only.
Harvest
Stocked-Extended: April 1–October 15 daily limit 3 with no more than 1 longer than 12 inches.
Official regulations

Official sources

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

General fly suggestions

Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.

These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.

Location and Access

USGS monitoring location

Washington, New York

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River Details

County

Washington

DEC Region

Management Category

Trout stream

Regulation Scope

New York Batten Kill special-regulation reaches.

Regulation Summary

Region 5 special regulations may apply on designated Batten Kill reaches in New York.

Target Species

Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout

Access, Parking, and Regulations

Verified access notes and official resources for Batten Kill. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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