Vermont - Battenkill River
No-kill regulations on the Battenkill downstream to the New York line have made large wild browns and brookies more abundant. As June insect hatches peak, you've got a genuine shot at a brown topping 20 inches, especially when you're fishing late-evening spinner falls. Gray fox, March brown, bluewing olive, yellow drake, and sulfur mayfly hatches predominate, along with the usual assortment of caddisflies. The Orvis flagship store in Manchester has everything you need. Orvis, 802-362-3750; orvis.com

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Guide's Tips
Species: Trout
Guide: The Battenkill Angler; battenkillangler.com; 802-379-1444
Rig Specifics: 9-foot, 4- to 6-weight rod with a 4X or 5X tippet for dry flies. There is a spectacular Hendrickson hatch throughout the summer.
Quick Tip: Float your fly down the riffles and in the tail end of larger pools.
Where to Fish: The stretch from Arlington to West Arlington along Route 313 is quite popular.

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Photos From Battenkill River