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 · 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
- 121 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.45 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 21, 2026, 12:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01118000 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
50°F
Feels like
45°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 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 6 AM
Overcast
Temp 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Wed 10 AM
Overcast
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 16 mph
Wed 2 PM
Overcast
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 16 mph
Wed 6 PM
Overcast
Temp 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 65°F / Low 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 35 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 59°F / Low 46°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 37 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 61°F / Low 46°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 37 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 57°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 25 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
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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