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:

68

Woodstock Inn's Tip of the Week

No current updates on the Black. Our trips have pivoted to Bass fishing on the White due to river temps. 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 8/26/26

Temps continue to cool which helps water temps. The Black needs some rain!

Techniques & Tips as of 8/26/26

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):
Woolly Bugger green
Woolly Bugger black
Prince Nymph N/A
Streamers green or black
Nymphs green
Dries/Emergers Tan/olive/blk

Woolly Bugger

Keep the Woolly Bugger streamer fly on hand if you want to land trout wherever they are.

2.49

Item #0878

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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:

Early or Late

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