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Pemigewasset River

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Should I go fishing?

Check the water temperature first.

Water temperature is unconfirmed. Use a stream thermometer; stop trout fishing at 70°F or warmer, or sooner if fish show stress.

Rating updatedRiver local time:

Why this recommendation?

USGS shows 111 cfs. The flow has been stable over about 6 hours. USGS marks this reading provisional and may revise it. USGS records for this date (1940-2025, 62 readings) show a typical middle range of 103 cfs to 262 cfs. Flow is within the typical range for this date, so weather, temperature, and access become the next checks.

Available live dataHighHow much of the live flow, weather, and alert data came back.
Confidence in this recommendationMediumWater temperature not verified; do not use this score to clear warm-water risk.
Usually checks again about every 45 minutes

If you go

Check first
RiverReports is the quick flow view, backed by USGS 01075000 Pemigewasset River at Woodstock, New Hampshire.
Try
Start with the Woodstock gauge, then match the reach to the flow. Big water near town and smaller upper water fish very differently.
Leave when
Skip trout fishing during rising runoff, hot low-water afternoons, thunderstorms, poor clarity, or uncertain access.

Flow and weather

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Flow
111 cfs
From the latest stored river check. Open the official source for the newest reading.
Air forecast
48°F
Next 24h high
71.0°F

NWS air forecast near

Rain chance
0%

This is an air forecast, not a river-temperature reading. Check the water with a stream thermometer before fishing in hot weather.

Latest stored weather check

Mostly Clear

Wind
5 mph
Weather checked
More forecast and source details

Mostly Clear

National Weather Service

Pemigewasset River forecast point near Woodstock

The National Weather Service forecast is temporarily unavailable.

Live data

Where these readings come from

RiverReports gauge: Pemigewasset River at Woodstock

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Flies for this time of year

Seasonal starting points, not a live hatch report. Match what you see on the water.

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Methods, fish species and trip notes

How to fish Pemigewasset River today.

Best conditions are usually stable to gently falling flows, clear enough water to see the first shelf, and cool weather that keeps trout handling reasonable. After heavy rain, snowmelt, or thunderstorms, wait for the gauge and clarity to settle before wading.

Clear and stable

Best for dry-dropper fishing, light nymphing, and careful pocket-water work.

Rising after rain

Skip wading and wait. The river can gain speed faster than it looks from the road.

Low summer water

Fish early, carry a thermometer, and move away from stressed trout.

Stained but falling

Use larger nymphs or small streamers tight to softer banks and seams.

Wading, bank fishing or floating?
Best access methodWading

These scores compare the risks of wading, bank fishing, and floating.

Wading · Best fit92/100

Wading is in play only where your chosen access has clear footing, legal entry, and no forced crossings.

Bank fishingNot recommended

This report does not recommend bank fishing on this reach.

FloatingNot recommended

This report does not recommend floating this reach.

Full river report

Is Pemigewasset River worth the trip today? Check flow, weather, hatches, access, and rules for New Hampshire before you go.

The Pemigewasset can look friendly from the road, but the best fly-fishing plan starts with the Woodstock gauge, the weather, and the specific access you intend to use. Cold pockets, shaded smaller stream influence, and morning windows matter more than a generic statewide trout plan.

Fishing words used on this page
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) gauge
A USGS gauge is an official river station that measures flow or water height.
Cubic feet per second (cfs)
Cubic feet per second, or cfs, shows how much water passes the gauge each second.
Nymph
A nymph is a young water insect. Anglers also use the word for a fly that copies it.
Seam
A seam is the line where fast and slow water meet.
Blue-winged olive (BWO)
Blue-winged olives, or BWOs, are small mayflies that often hatch in cool or cloudy weather.
Caddis
Caddis are small water insects. The adults look a little like tiny moths.
Dry-dropper
A dry-dropper rig has a floating fly with an underwater fly tied below it.
Emerger
An emerger copies an insect as it rises from below the water toward the surface.
Midge
Midges are tiny flies and a common trout food, especially in cold water.
Pocket water
Pocket water is a small calm spot among rocks or fast current.
Why this call

Why this score

FlowHelps

USGS shows 111 cfs. The flow has been stable over about 6 hours. USGS marks this reading provisional and may revise it. USGS records for this date (1940-2025, 62 readings) show a typical middle range of 103 cfs to 262 cfs. Flow is within the typical range for this date, so weather, temperature, and access become the next checks.

SeasonHelps

Late summer: Shift to mornings, shaded water, tributary influence, or warmwater targets when needed.

WeatherHelps

The current NWS air forecast is about 48F, and the next 24-hour high reaches about 71F. Mostly Clear.

Public alertsHelps

No active NWS alert was returned for this forecast point.

Fishing usefulnessHelps

Skip trout fishing during rising runoff, hot low-water afternoons, thunderstorms, poor clarity, or uncertain access.

Trip notes

Check these before you choose a reach.

Best flows

Stable or gently falling flows that leave visible edges, readable pocket water, and safe entries at public access.

When to leave

Skip trout fishing during rising runoff, hot low-water afternoons, thunderstorms, poor clarity, or uncertain access.

Local plan

Base in Lincoln, Woodstock, Plymouth, or Campton. Check the gauge first, then choose upper cold-water access or lower mixed-water access.

Backup water

Saco River, Merrimack River, and Androscoggin River pages give nearby alternatives when the Pemi is high, warm, or crowded.

Pemigewasset River access and rules.

Use these places as starting points. Open the access link below and check posted signs before you park or enter.

Before you go

Confirm current New Hampshire Fish and Game freshwater rules before fishing. This page is a planning aid, not a substitute for the current rule digest, posted access rules, or emergency updates.

Where to access the river

Woodstock and Lincoln area

Use town access, road pullouts, and posted rules. The river changes quickly around bridges and ledge.

White Mountain National Forest area

Check recreation-site hours, fees, parking, and facilities before relying on a specific access.

Campton area

A lower-valley planning zone with day-use and roadside options. Confirm posted access before fishing.

  • Public-looking water is not always public access. Use signed access, public land, or clear permission.
  • National Forest sites can be excellent bases, but some are day-use only or have seasonal service limits.
  • High flows can make easy-looking crossings unsafe. Do not use summer low-water routes as your plan after storms.

If this water does not fit the day, check another report before you start the drive.

New HampshireSaco River fishing reportAnother White Mountains option when you want a different flow and access pattern.New HampshireMerrimack River fishing reportThe larger downstream system formed below the Pemi and Winnipesaukee confluence.New HampshireAndroscoggin River fishing reportA northern New Hampshire alternative with different water size and timing.
See all New Hampshire fly fishing reports

Sources and report details

Official agencies and primary river operators come first. Secondary tools are labeled so you know what carries the most weight.

Rules and closures

Check what is allowed, where the rule applies, and whether the river is open.

Flow and weather

Check the latest river reading and forecast before you leave.

Access and land

Check public entry points, land rules, and seasonal access changes.

See all 6 checked sources

Rules and closures

Check what is allowed, where the rule applies, and whether the river is open.

Flow and weather

Check the latest river reading and forecast before you leave.

Access and land

Check public entry points, land rules, and seasonal access changes.

Source check is old. Last checked . Open the official links now and check for changes.

See something wrong? Report a source problem. Please do not send private spots or private access notes.

How this report was checked

How this report was checked

Trip guidance checked

What was checked: This report starts with official regulation, access, flow, weather, and public-land sources, then adds practical planning guidance for fly anglers.

Live measurements and forecasts keep their provider timestamps. Rules, access, and trip guidance use the source-review date shown here. BlueStreamFly planning advice is editorial interpretation, not an agency notice.

First-hand experience: BlueStreamFly does not claim a first-hand visit or local field test for this report unless a real contributor is explicitly named and linked.

Quick questions

What gauge should I check for the Pemigewasset?

Use RiverReports for the quick chart and USGS 01075000 at Woodstock for the official gauge reference.

Is the Pemigewasset mostly a wade fishery?

Most visiting fly anglers plan around wading and roadside access, but high flows can make wading unsafe. Match your plan to the gauge and the exact reach.

When should I skip trout fishing on the Pemi?

Skip when flows are rising, water is too warm, clarity is poor, or access is unclear. A nearby smaller stream or a scouting day is often smarter.