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. 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

Water Flow Data

5-Day Outlook as of 7/14/26

For July Conditions, expect warmer temps with rain showers here and there. Water temps rising as we move into summer, so bring your thermometer!

Techniques & Tips as of 7/14/26

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

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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