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Between the Housatonic and Farmington Rivers, and their many tributaries, there is almost always productive fishing. When conditions are poor on one river, opportunities open up on another. |
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River Flow
HOUSATONIC RIVER AT FALLS VILLAGE, CT. WEST BRANCH FARMINGTON RIVER AND THE STILL RIVER
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River Report
March Report. I AM AVAILABLE FOR GUIDING NOW!!!! The fishing can be slow at times in March but if you want to get out there, wet a line, and catch a few fish just let me know.
I am available most of March and on the following days in April 1-7 and 21-25. Also May 7,9-14,18,19,22 and many more after that. Last year we had fabulous fishing from April 15th
straight through into December, and I am predicting that 2010 will be even better. NOW IS THE TIME TO THINK ABOUT JOINING ME ON ONE OF MY HOSTED TRIPS TO PATAGONIA NEXT WINTER.
In Jan & Feb of 2011 I will hosting 3 trips to three different locations in Argentina and a fouth week in Chile. The combination of leaving New England in the winter, enjoying some of the
best trout fising on the planet, dinning like kings in one of the most beautiful places on earth, makes Patagonia, in my opinion, the very best trout fishing destination in the world.
Please click above on "Trips to Patagonia," and then call me. I will give you all the details. On the weekend of August 7th and 8th I will be hosting a group of 6 anglers on the Deerfield
River up in North Adams Mass. We will be floating with Harrison Anglers who run Aire Super Pumas just like mine. This is a tail water river that stays cool all summer long. We will
be floating remote sections of river that rarely get fished! This should be a great weekend so please book soon because I can take only 6 anglers!
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HOW TO INTEPRET RIVER FLOWS
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Housatonic Flow
Reading flows and trying to determine whether the Housatonic is fishing well is a tricky business. An angler who states that the "The fishing on the Housatonic is best between 400 and 800 CFS (Cubic Feet per Second)" is making too many assumptions. This statement is by and large true for wade anglers, but how is the fishing when it is at1500 CFS? The answer to this question varies greatly. Look at the graph. If the river has been at 1500 CFS for a period of several days then the fishing is likely to be good, especially for the streamer and nymph fisherman. On the other hand, if the river has been at a consistent 500 CFS and then jumps up to 1000CFS in one day, chances are the fishing will be poor. What is most important is water clarity and flow consistency. If the river has been flowing at a consistent CFS or is falling, then the clarity is likely to be good and the fishing good .... regardless of the CFS. I have enjoyed excellent fishing at 2000CFS from my drift boat. Water temperature is the most critical factor in terms of trying to determine whether trout will be active or not. As a general rule, the trout on the Housatonic will be most active when the temps are between 55 & 70 degrees. Once the river hits 70 degrees or more look for the bass fishing to improve. |
Farmington Flow
My stance on the Farmington is very different from most anglers. In my opinion, there is no bad time to fish the Farmington, unless the river is in excess 1500 CFS. Even after several inches of rain, I have enjoyed superb fishing when the river was up to 1200CFS. The Farm stays reasonably clear even after heavy rains, and in many cases when the water comes up and discolors the big boys turn on and can be caught with streamers. To generalize, the Farmington is best to wade at 600CFS or less and it is at these flows you are likely to have the best dry fly fishing. Water temperature is rarely an issue on the Farmington, the more you move upstream towards Riverton and towards the dam the colder she gets. In order to understand what the flow is you must add the flow of both the Still River and the West Branch. |
For reservations or information please call or write to:
(860) 672-4457 - Cell: 860-387-3300
Housatonic Anglers
26 Bolton Hill Road
Cornwall, CT 06753
E-mail: housangler@yahoo.com
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