White River - VT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

55

Woodstock Inn's Tip of the Week

The Black is being stocked weekly through May. The rain this week has blown out the river, but we expect it to come down over the weekend. Midweek and Weekend updates can be found on Instagram/Facebook at @woodstockfishingguides. THE FLY SHOP @ THE WOODSTOCK INN & RESORT is open Tuesday-Saturday 8-4 until Memorial Day, 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.tion. There have been opportunities to fish dry flies during the morning and evenings. Fish have been taking advantage of Trico spinner falls in the morning and Blue Winged Olives, as well as some Caddis hatches during the evening! Low water provides the opportunity to access places that are inaccessible during higher flows. Keep this in mind as you pick your locations to fish. Stealth is key as always, even more so in low water conditions. You cannot move too slowly this time of year. Moving slowly ups your odds of interacting with fish significantly. 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 White River

Water Flow Data

5-Day Outlook as of 5/15/26

Flows are low and excellent for trout fishing! Midweek and Weekend updates can be found on Instagram/Facebook at @woodstockfishingguides. THE FLY SHOP @ THE WOODSTOCK INN & RESORT is open daily from 9am-5pm. We are located in our Spring/Summer/Fall location in the Activity Center (located behind the Woodstock Inn & Resort on Cross Street).

Techniques & Tips as of 5/15/26

Local Species Available

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    Smallmouth Bass

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    Rainbow

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    Brown

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    and Brook Trout

Woodstock Inn's Recommended Gear

  • Best Fly Fishing Rod:

    3-Weight 10' Fly Rod

  • Best Floating Fly Line:

    Freshwater Bass WF Fly Line

  • Best Sinking Fly Line:

    Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line

Description: About White River

The White River is open year-round for trout fishing for Catch & Release with only artificial bait, lures and flies. Important tributaries are closed for the month of May. Check state fishing regulations for more info. White River: From the Connecticut River boundary upstream to the bridge on Route 107 in Bethel. The sections of streams listed below are open to trout fishing year round according to the following rules: Only artificial flies or lures are permitted outside of the open season for trout (2nd Sat. in April – Oct. 31). Catch and release only (trout must be immediately released where caught), except during the open season for trout. During open season for trout, follow normal size restrictions, daily limits and possession limits. The White River is a free-flowing, undammed, 60mile long tributary of the Connecticut River. It begins near the crest of the Green Mountains, flows east through the towns of Granville and turns south along Route 100 through the towns of Hancock and Rochester. The river follows Vermont Route 107 through the town of Stockbridge downstream to the town of Bethel, where the Third Branch enters the White River. The main stem of the river will continue past the Second Branch in Royalton and the First Branch in South Royalton. Brooks will feed the White from South Royalton to the confluence with the Connecticut River in White River Junction, VT.

Nearest Airport:

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

Best Time to Fish:

All day