Northeast
West River
Live Conditions
West River — At Jamaica (below Ball Mountain Dam)
7-Day Flow
↑ Rising
24-Hr Pressure
28.43 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
73° / 60°
Tomorrow
🌦️Drizzle
71° / 58°
0.02"
Sun
🌦️Drizzle
71° / 54°
0.04"
Mon
🌧️Rain
71° / 56°
0.78"
Stable conditions — watch for afternoon hatches, especially BWOs on overcast stretches.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
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🪰 Hatch Calendar
West River · June · Early Summer
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Sulphurs continuing (tailwater extends). Caddis evenings. Light Cahill (size 14). Trophy wild browns surface-feeding when conditions cooperate.
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About West River
A tailwater below Ball Mountain Dam — Army Corps of Engineers controls releases, so flows are irregular and unpredictable; always check the gauge before driving. Famous for big, spooky browns that see significant pressure. The tailwater effect extends the season and keeps water cold through summer. Whitewater release events in spring and fall blow the fishery out for days. Trophy fish available but demanding.
Regulations
Tailwater below Ball Mountain Dam — flows are dictated by USACE release schedules, not natural precipitation. Check release schedules before driving. Jamaica State Park provides excellent access. Standard Vermont F&W regulations. Requires Vermont fishing license.