Fishing Season: Year round. Nov. 1 to Friday before 2nd Sat. in April, catch and release only

Black River - VT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

74

Woodstock Inn's Tip of the Week

We are currently focusing on the White River for our fishing opportunity. The brown/brook trout are spawning, and we are focusing on the wild rainbow trout that reside in the White! Check out our fall fish/foliage competition on our instagram @woodstockflyfishing for a chance to win a new Orvis Helios and more! Midweek and Weekend updates can be found on Instagram/Facebook at @woodstockfishingguides. THE FLY SHOP @ THE WOODSTOCK INN & RESORT is open Monday-Saturday 9-5pm, we are located behind the Woodstock Inn & Resort on Cross Street. Call 802-457-5530 or email fish@woodstockinn.com to book a trip or get more info on our program.

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Map of Black River

Water Flow Data

5-Day Outlook as of 10/13/25

Go fish for rainbows in the white!

Techniques & Tips as of 10/13/25

Local Species Available Year round. Nov. 1 to Friday before 2nd Sat. in April, catch and release only

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    Trout

Woodstock Inn's Recommended Gear

Description: About Black River

One of Vermont’s “Trophy Trout” stocking program rivers. Fish the Black River along Route 131 in Weathersfield and Cavendish, from Downers covered bridge upstream (approximately 4 miles) to the next bridge across the river, the Howard Hill bridge. Brook, Brown, and Rainbow Trout: length limit, none; daily limit, 2 trout aggregate Open year-round from Howard Hill bridge downstream to CT River. Nov. 1 to Friday before the second Saturday in April, open ONLY TO TROUT FISHING (Catch and Release Only) using artificial flies and lures.

Nearest Airport:

Lebanon, NH, Rutland, VT, Boston, MA, Burlington, VT

Best Time to Fish:

10-Dark

Best Stretch:

Route 131 in Weathersfield and Cavendish, from covered bridge near Downer's Corners, upstream to Howard Hill Rd. bridge.

Best Access:

Trophy Section