White River - VT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

70

Woodstock Inn's Tip of the Week

The river is starting to get low and hot, so we're pivoting to bass fishing! Trips out of the Shop have been successful in landing some great looking Bass from Bethel into West Hartford. Stop by the Shop for a great selection of Bass flies and some local knowledge.

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Map of White River

Water Flow Data

5-Day Outlook as of 7/14/26

Water temps are rising as we move into summer, so bring your thermometer!

Techniques & Tips as of 7/14/26

Nymphing and streamers! Poppers on the surface for Bass.

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 Fly Patterns

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

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Poppers N/A
Sneaky Pete's N/A

Poppers

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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:

Early or Late