The Farmington River is fishing well and consistently, with the recent state stocking and the season closed to harvesting the fish while be a bit eaier to come across. The rain that came spiked the river to around 120 CFS but has dropped back down to 53 CFS above the Still River and currently a combined 103 CFS below the Still River. So back to an all to familiar low flow.
Fishing standard nymphs and streamers like Prince Nymphs, Squirmy worms, Mop flies, and Wooly Buggers should trick the freshly stocked fish until they become used to the bugs in the drift.
Fishing is most productive late morning to late afternoon with the temperatures dropping which also makes trout more willing to move to take your fly so fishing with streamers is a great way to move aggressive fish and cover lots of water improving your chances of catching. The bugs on the water are Blue Winged Olives, Caddis, and Isonychias. The bugs are small this time of year so longer fine leaders, small flies and extra emphasis on good drifts are all important ways of improving your chances.
Weather for this weekend is looking great with temperatures in the 60s and overcast conditions with the sun popping out occasionally. This should make for some fun fall fishing!
Unsure about fly selection or setting up your rig properly? Stop by and we will help you rig up for success.
Farmington River Fall Fly Fishing Report
The Farmington River is fishing well and consistently, with the recent state stocking and the season closed to harvesting the fish while be a bit eaier to come across. The rain that came spiked the river to around 120 CFS but has dropped back down to 53 CFS above the Still River and currently a combined 103 CFS below the Still River. So back to an all to familiar low flow.
Fishing standard nymphs and streamers like Prince Nymphs, Squirmy worms, Mop flies, and Wooly Buggers should trick the freshly stocked fish until they become used to the bugs in the drift.
Fishing is most productive late morning to late afternoon with the temperatures dropping which also makes trout more willing to move to take your fly so fishing with streamers is a great way to move aggressive fish and cover lots of water improving your chances of catching. The bugs on the water are Blue Winged Olives, Caddis, and Isonychias. The bugs are small this time of year so longer fine leaders, small flies and extra emphasis on good drifts are all important ways of improving your chances.
Weather for this weekend is looking great with temperatures in the 60s and overcast conditions with the sun popping out occasionally. This should make for some fun fall fishing!
Unsure about fly selection or setting up your rig properly? Stop by and we will help you rig up for success.