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Connecticut - Housatonic River
The river has its ups and downs (literally, because the flow changes with upstream power generation), but the Housatonic near Cornwall Bridge has been a mainstay of Connecticut trout fishing for years. Summer heat slows things down, but June usually sees great hatches and very good fishing. All trout are catch-and-release because of PCB contamination; the flies-only stretch near Housatonic Meadows State Park is prime. Housatonic Meadows Fly Shop, 860-672-6064; flyfishct.com
Guide's Tips
Species: Trout
Guide: Housatonic Meadows Fly Shop; flyfishct.com; 860-672-6064
Rig Specifics: Use an 8- to 9-foot, 5-weight flyrod with a 5X tippet. There are 25 different insect hatches on the Housatonic. You can't go wrong by fishing caddis, cahill, and sulfur dry flies.
Quick Tip: Look for a combination of riffles and pools at first and last light. There are an estimated 5,000 trout per mile on the Housatonic, so finding fish is the easy part.
Where to Fish: The stretch at the Housatonic Meadows State Park is great fishing with easy access.
The river has its ups and downs (literally, because the flow changes with upstream power generation), but the Housatonic near Cornwall Bridge has been a mainstay of Connecticut trout fishing for years. Summer heat slows things down, but June usually sees great hatches and very good fishing. All trout are catch-and-release because of PCB contamination; the flies-only stretch near Housatonic Meadows State Park is prime. Housatonic Meadows Fly Shop, 860-672-6064; flyfishct.com
Guide's Tips
Species: Trout
Guide: Housatonic Meadows Fly Shop; flyfishct.com; 860-672-6064
Rig Specifics: Use an 8- to 9-foot, 5-weight flyrod with a 5X tippet. There are 25 different insect hatches on the Housatonic. You can't go wrong by fishing caddis, cahill, and sulfur dry flies.
Quick Tip: Look for a combination of riffles and pools at first and last light. There are an estimated 5,000 trout per mile on the Housatonic, so finding fish is the easy part.
Where to Fish: The stretch at the Housatonic Meadows State Park is great fishing with easy access.
Photos From Housatonic River
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