Northeast
Shepaug River
Gauge data unavailable for Shepaug River.
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24-Hr Pressure
29.59 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌧️Rain showers
77° / 64°
1.43"
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
81° / 60°
Wed
🌫️Foggy
80° / 67°
Thu
🌫️Foggy
85° / 71°
0.03"
Rain in forecast — expect rising, off-color water in 12–24 hrs.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
⚡ AIAI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.
Time of Day
Using: Terrestrials peak. Caddis. Spring-influenced water holds fish.
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Shepaug River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Shepaug River · August · Late Summer
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Terrestrials peak. Caddis. Spring-influenced water holds fish.
River Map
About Shepaug River
The Shepaug River is a compact, spring-influenced freestone stream winding through the wooded hills of Litchfield County near Roxbury and Washington. Its hemlock-shaded gorges and intimate pool structure offer excellent small-stream dry-fly fishing for wild brown and brook trout, best approached with light leaders and careful wading. A classic Litchfield Hills stream that rewards stealth and local knowledge over raw casting distance.
Regulations
General state season: second Saturday in April through November 30. Designated trout sections along Route 67 in Roxbury. 9" minimum size statewide effective January 1, 2026. No active USGS gauge — check with local outfitters or Waterline app for current conditions.
Learn More
Guides to help you fish Shepaug River with more confidence.
Connecticut Fishing Regulations for Fly Anglers
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Trout Species of Connecticut
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How Barometric Pressure Affects Fishing (And How to Use It)
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