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:

55

Woodstock Inn's Tip of the Week

Great reports from The Black this morning! The river is just perfect according to our guides! Midweek and Weekend updates can be found on Instagram/Facebook at @woodstockfishingguides. Stop by the FLY SHOP @ THE WOODSTOCK INN & RESORT -Open daily! https://www.woodstockinn.com/do/things-to-do/orvisr-endorsed-fly-fishing 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

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5-Day Outlook as of 6/2/26

Moving into June, expect warmer temps this week with lots of sun! (light rain expected over the weekend) Warter temps may rise by the end of the week, so bring your thermometer!

Techniques & Tips as of 6/2/26

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 Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Streamers N/A
Nymphs N/A

Streamers

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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:

Anytime

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