Mushroom Forecast

Mushroom forecast near Waterbury, CT

As of 2026-09-29, 2514 forest patches within 30 km of Waterbury, CT show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: Honey mushroom, Lion's mane, Lobster mushroom.

Fruiting probability (0–100%) is forecast daily for each forest patch based on weather and forest data. Locations are given as distance and direction from the center of Waterbury.

Top forest patches within 30 km — 2026-09-29

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Probabilities beyond 30 km are available in the app.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find mushrooms near Waterbury right now?

As of 2026-09-29, 2514 forest patches within 30 km of Waterbury, CT show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: Honey mushroom, Lion's mane, Lobster mushroom. Of 3075 forest patches within 30 km, the highest fruiting probability today is 100%.

What mushrooms are fruiting near Waterbury?

Forecast for 2026-09-29 within 30 km: Hen of the woods (up to 100%), Lion's mane (up to 100%), Lobster mushroom (up to 100%), Honey mushroom (up to 100%), King bolete (up to 94%), Chicken of the woods (up to 73%), Pacific golden chanterelle (up to 70%), Indigo milk cap (up to 39%), American matsutake (up to 17%).

Where is the best forest patch near Waterbury today?

The top-ranked patch is 9 km SE of the city center, with a 100% fruiting probability for Hen of the woods.

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