Connecticut
Eightmile River at North Plain
Location Snapshot
The Eightmile River at North Plain is a Wild and Scenic Connecticut river corridor with a wild-trout identity. Brown and brook trout are the leading targets.
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
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 36.7 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 21, 2026, 12:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01194000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
52°F
Feels like
47°F
Wind
5 mph N
Wind gust
12 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 9:15 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 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Wed 6 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Wed 10 AM
Overcast
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 15 mph
Wed 2 PM
Overcast
Temp 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 14 mph
Wed 6 PM
Overcast
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 67°F / Low 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 33 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 59°F / Low 46°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 36 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 46°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 36 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 58°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 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
The Eightmile River at North Plain is the East Haddam trout water through Devils Hopyard State Park and on toward Hamburg Cove.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Eightmile 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
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and 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
Brook Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Official sources
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Middlesex, 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
Middlesex
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Eightmile River at North Plain gauge reach.
Regulation Summary
Connecticut inland river and stream trout regulations apply. Prior sea-run special regulations on Eightmile East Haddam/Lyme were removed in the 2026 guide. This reach is not a Trout Management Area.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Brook Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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