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Quaboag River at West Brimfield

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Location Snapshot

The Quaboag River at West Brimfield is a central Massachusetts mainstem with both warmwater and trout habitat. Smallmouth bass and brown trout anchor the cataloged fishery, with rainbow trout also part of the seasonal trout mix.

Current River Rating

Good

Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.

Low confidence

Estimated Conditions

Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.

Should I Go?

Consider

Timing Outlook

This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Good.

Why

  • Water temperature is unavailable.

Current Readings

Flow
115 CFS
Gage Height
3.12 ft
Water Temperature
Not available
Observation Time
Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM

Updated recently · USGS station 01176000 · Direct monitoring location

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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.

Changing Conditions Advisory

Short-term rainfall and flow-change signals

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Weather Near Gauge

Current Weather

Clear

Temperature

53°F

Feels like

46°F

Wind

7 mph N

Wind gust

14 mph

Current precipitation

0.00 in

Updated

Oct 20, 2026, 8:45 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 50°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 6 mph

  • Wed 2 AM

    Clear

    Temp 47°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 9 mph

  • Wed 6 AM

    Clear

    Temp 43°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 9 mph

  • Wed 10 AM

    Mostly clear

    Temp 50°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 11 mph

  • Wed 2 PM

    Clear

    Temp 56°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 11 mph

  • Wed 6 PM

    Overcast

    Temp 50°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 6 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Tue, Oct 20

    Clear

    High 67°F / Low 38°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 29 mph

  • Wed, Oct 21

    Overcast

    High 57°F / Low 42°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 29 mph

  • Thu, Oct 22

    Overcast

    High 62°F / Low 39°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 32 mph

  • Fri, Oct 23

    Overcast

    High 56°F / Low 39°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

Historical Flow

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Fishing Overview

Smallmouth bass are in the mixed fishery on the Quaboag River at West Brimfield, along with brown trout.

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Quaboag River.

Medium confidenceLast verified: Jul 23, 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

  • Smallmouth Bass

    Micropterus dolomieu

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Brown Trout

    Salmo trutta

    Expectation
    Common
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    Medium confidence
    Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, Fall

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Rainbow Trout

    Oncorhynchus mykiss

    Expectation
    Present
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    Medium confidence
    Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, Fall

    Source: MassWildlife

Fishery characteristics

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

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Fly fishing
  • Nymphing
  • Shore fishing
  • Spinning

Stocking information

  • Brown Trout

    Stocked · MassWildlife

    Stocked · Spring, Fall

  • Rainbow Trout

    Stocked · MassWildlife

    Stocked · Spring, Fall

Official sources

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

General fly suggestions

  • Woolly-bugger-style streamerConservative overlap streamer family. Not an insect Hatch claim.
  • Parachute-style dryOne general surface family appropriate to mixed fisheries — not a Hatch report.
  • Pheasant-tail-style nymphOne general subsurface family. Not destination entomology.

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

Location and Access

USGS monitoring location

Massachusetts

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River Details

Target Species

Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout

Access, Parking, and Regulations

Verified access notes and official resources for Quaboag River at West Brimfield. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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