Massachusetts · River fishing · Holyoke

Connecticut River

Easy
difficulty
Apr, Jul
best months

The Connecticut River fishing spot in Massachusetts sits just 0.4 miles from Springdale, close to the center of town. It is an easy outing, and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and MassWildlife manage the land here. The most comfortable months for a visit are late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Westfield show June highs around 80°F and September highs around 75°F, with July the warmest at about 85°F. Several other outdoor spots lie within a few miles. The Trolley Trail is about 2.4 miles away and the Adrenalize Trail about 2.8 miles. Mountain bikers can head to the Hemlock Ridge Trail Extension, roughly 4.2 miles off. Paddlers will find the Manhan River about 7.9 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jul

    Best time to visit Connecticut River

    Best months: April, July and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      35° / 16°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 17°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 26°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 35°

      12 wet

    5. May

      72° / 46°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 55°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 61°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 59°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 51°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 39°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 30°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 22°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Westfield Barnes Muni Ap, MA, 5.3 mi away at 271 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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