Sunday 5/11/08 - The Farmington is currently
320cfs. The Hendrickson hatch improved yesterday and was
particularly strong just below Riverton. Hendrickson
Spinners dropped yesterday afternoon around 4pm and then
again toward 7pm. In addition Blue Wing Olives (sz
22-24), Tan Caddis (sz 16-18), and Winter/Summer Caddis were
all on the surface and working. Wooly Buggers, Classic
Streamers, and Nymphs of various types have been working
well underneath
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Saturday 5/10/08 - The Farmington is
currently 600cfs. With temperatures heading toward the
warmer side, the next couple of days should bring good
fishing. Hendrickson Spinners (sz 12-14), Blue Wing Olives (sz
22-24), Tan Caddis (sz 16-18), and Winter/Summer Caddis are
all good bets for the surface. Wooly Buggers, Classic
Streamers, and Nymphs of various types have been working
well underneath
********
Wednesday 5/7/08 - The Farmington is
currently 400cfs. The Hendrickson hatch continues to be
strong on the upper Farmington though it showed signs of
dying down in the Catch & Release area yesterday.
Hendrickson Spinnerfalls were good last night, dropping
between 6pm and 8:30pm. Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22),
Mahogany Duns (sz 18), and Blue Wing olives (sz 22-26) have
been good as well.
********
Friday 5/2/08 - The MDC shut the gates on
the Hogsback Dam earlier this morning, making fishing this
weekend much more palatable. The Farmington is 600cfs and
dropping, it should level off at 500cfs within the next
couple of hours. Hendricksons (sz 12-14) have been on
the water all week from mid-afternoon into early evening.
Look for Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-24), Winter/Summer Caddis (sz
18-22), and Tan Caddis (sz 16-18) as well.
********
Tuesday 4/29/08 - The Farmington is
currently 900cfs through the Catch & Release area. Heavy
rains over the past day have pushed the river to a high but
fishable level. Expect the Hendrickson hatch to go on hold
until temperatures rise a few degrees and the water drops to
a lower level, but fishing with nymphs and streamer will be
excellent and Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-24) are a good
possibility for the surface as they like the overcast. Above
Riverton the river is much lower and is running at 250cfs.
********
Sunday 4/27/08 - The Farmington is currently
250cfs. Yesterday's Hendrickson hatch was late.... the peak
of the hatch was about 3pm. Trout were rising steadily to
the duns and emergers throughout the C&R. The first
Hendrickson spinnerfall of the year in the Catch &
Release area came about 4:30pm. Wooly Buggers(sz
6-8), and Copper Johns (sz 14-18) have been working well in
the morning. Blue Wing Olives(sz 22-24), Winter/Summer
Caddis(sz 18-22), Mahogany Duns(sz 18), and a mix of
Hendrickson patterns(sz 12-14) have been working on the
surface.
********
Saturday 4/26/08 - The Farmington is
currently 250cfs. The Hendrickson hatch continues to grow on
the river and has good numbers of bugs from Unionville
through the Catch & Release area in Barkhamsted. The DEP
stocked the upper river and the C&R this week making
fishing experts out of nearly all the anglers...... by next
week you will start needing some skills to catch the trout
again but for the next few days.... enjoy. Wooly Buggers(sz
6-8), and Copper Johns (sz 14-18) have been working well in
the morning. Blue Wing Olives(sz 22-24), Winter/Summer
Caddis(sz 18-22), Mahogany Duns(sz 18), and a mix of
Hendrickson patterns(sz 12-14) have been working on the
surface.
********
Tuesday 4/22/08 - The Farmington is
currently 400cfs. Yesterday at Church Pool the Hendricksons
came off around 1pm. Rises were light but the trout feeding
were cooperative. They should only be better today and rumor
has it that the state will be stocking the TMA over the next
couple of days.
********
Saturday 4/19/08 - The Farmington has fallen
to 400cfs. Hendricksons were on the water yesterday
afternoon through the West Branch TMA, however the trout
were not reacting to the duns on the surface. Today may
bring better results. Blue Wing Olives (sz 16, 22-24), Blue
Quill/Mahogany Duns (sz 16-18), and Winter/Summer Caddis (sz
18-22) have been a better bet for catching trout on the
surface.
********
Friday 4/18/08 - The Farmington is currently
600fcs. Blue Wing Olives (sz 20-24), Blue Quill/Mahogany
Dun(sz 16-18), Winter/Summer Caddis(sz 18-22), and Early
Grey Stoneflies (sz 14-16) have been on the water though the
surface activity has been limited. The most productive
anglers have been using a combination of nymphs including
Flashback Hare's Ear(sz 14-16), and the Yellow Prince(sz
14-16) plus a variety of Wooly Buggers and Streamers. I
expect the dryfly activty to pick up over the next few days
as the water level drops and the water temperature
increases. Some Hendricksons have been reported in the
Unionville area but I wouldn't expect them to reach the West
Branch TMA for a few days yet.
********
Friday 4/11/08 - The Farmington is currently
1200 cfs. However I have received email from the MDC that
says that the flows will be reduced this morning, which
should bring the river under 600cfs for the first time in
weeks. This should provide a window of lower water for the
weekend and could provide some great fishing. The amount of
rain we receive will determine the actual water level so I
am praying as many others are that most of the precipitation
misses the area.
********
Tuesday 4/8/08 - The Farmington is currently
1200cfs. At this level its best to stay home unless you are
absolutely desperate. I walked the river yesterday afternoon
and saw Grey Stoneflies (sz 14,16) Winter/Summer Caddis (sz
18-22), Blue Wing Olives (sz 16-18), and Midges (sz 22-32).
There were a few trout rising but not enough to get excited
about. The anglers doing the best are using nymphs dredging
the bottom.
********
Monday 4/1/08 - The Farmington is currently
680cfs. Blue Wing Olives (sz 16-18), Blue Quill/Mahogany Dun
(sz 16-18), Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), and even a few
Quill Gordons (sz 14) have been on the water, however with
the higher water, surface activity has been limited to the
larger pools. Pheasant Tails (sz 12-18), Yellow Prince (sz
14-18), and Hendrickson Nymphs (sz 12-14), have all been
producing trout underneath.
********
Wednesday 3/12/08 The Farmington is
currently 1600cfs. The rain over the last month has caught
up to us. The MDC has increased flow on the dam to reduce
the water levels in the reservoir making fishing near
impossible. My advice for the next few days is to stay out
of the river.
********
Friday 2/8/08 - The Farmington is 1100cfs.
Heavy rains this week have pushed the water level to a near
unfishable height. I recommend giving the river a rest for a
few days. If you plan on coming out anyway, Wooly Buggers
and medium sized nymphs should do the trick. Look for
pockets of water that are not moving adjaecent to the flows,
in those areas you will find the trout stacked.
********
Friday 1/25/08-
The Farmington is currently 500cfs. The next warm spell is
on the way toward the middle of next week, though if you
have to work it might be worth a try this weekend. Winter
Caddis (sz 18-22), and Midges (sz 22-32) are still hatching
and should continue through February.
********
Wednesday 1/16/08 - The Farmington is
currently 500cfs. Fishing has been decent over the past few
days with Winter Caddis (sz 18 to 22) on the surface.
Underneath.... Brassies, small Pheasant tails, and Winter
Caddis Larva have all been successful as well as a Hornberg
or Wooly Bugger on a slow swing through the current.
********
Friday 1/4/08 - The Farmington is 200cfs.
Church Pool is frozen solid, though it only takes a day or
two for things to clear up when the warm weather sets in. I
expect Sunday and Monday may produce some good fishing as
things thaw and the hungry trout warm up enough to look for
some food. Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), and Midges (sz
22-32) will be your best bet on the surface. Underneath....
the wooly buggers, small nymphs, midge larva, and egg
patterns have been the ticket. A couple of weeks back, my
friend Jeff Edgerly had a banner couple of hours catching
trout on small beaded Prince Nymphs while I looked on and
shivered. I hope you had a great 2007 on the river and look
forward to seeing you in the coming year - Grady
I made my first major purchase rod purchase
in a couple of years this fall..... the lovely Sage ZXL 5
weight, matched to the Airflo Trout Tactical Ridge
Line, this outfit is a beautiful addition to my
arsenal. I've been fishing it almost exclusively since I
purchased it and find it to be the perfect balance of power
and delicacy.... it casts as far as I need it to but is soft
enough to protect the 7x tippets we use on a daily basis
here on the Farmington.
We have the new Sage ZXL rods, and the new
Scott S4 rods in stock as well as the new Airflo Ridge Line,
Rio Gold Flyline, SA Sharkskin Ultimate Trout Line and the
new Lamson Konic Fly Reels. Redington RS3 fly rods are now
on sale 30% off. Models from 3wt to 6wt while they last.
********
Sunday 11/25/07 - The Farmington is
currently 200cfs Yesterday brought fair numbers of
Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), Blue Wing Olives (sz
22-28), and Midges (sz 22-32). The report from anglers
leaving the stream toward evening indicated that Midges were
the best hatch of the day with many trout caught on the
larger pools throughout TMA and the upper
river.
********
Tuesday 11/20/07 - The Farmington is
currently 225cfs. Fished from noon to 3:30 Monday in
People's State Forest. Blue Wing Olives (sz 22) were out in
force and were responsible for the five trout I landed.
Isonychia (sz 12) and Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22) were
on the water as well, but the trout were clearly feeding on
the BWOs. There were still a few fish on the surface when I
headed for home.
********
Sunday 11/11/07 - The Farmington is
currently 350cfs. Fishing continues to be excellent. Blue
Wing Olives (sz 22-28), Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), and
Tan Caddis (sz 16-18) have been doing the trick on the
surface. Egg Patterns (sz 12-18), Brassies (sz 14-22),
Pheasant Tail (sz 14-20), and Olive Caddis Larva (sz 14-16)
have been working well underneath.
********
Tuesday 10/30/07 - The Farmington is
currently 180cfs. Fishing has been good but has been
dampened a little bit by the rain and wind of the past few
days. Isonychia (sz 12-14), Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22),
Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-28), and Tan Caddis (sz 16-20), have
all been working. Underneath... Wooly Buggers (sz 6-10), and
White Zonkers (sz 6-8) have been productive along with an
assortment of nymphs and egg patterns.
********
Wednesday 10/24/07 - The Farmington is
currently 135cfs. Fishing continues to be good with the
drizzly weather. Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-28), Tan Caddis (sz
16-18), and Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22) have been on the
water throughout the day and producing well for those who
venture out.
********
Saturday 10/20/07 - The Farmington is
currently 120cfs. Fishing this week has been fantastic and
the trout have been on the surface much of the day.
Yesterday brought Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26) from the late
morning until evening. Tan Caddis (sz 16-20), have been out
in force around 5:30pm every evening along with the
Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22) and Rusty Spinners (sz
18-26)
Thursday 10/11/07 - The Farmington is
currently 110cfs. The rain over the past couple of days is
doing the river some good and the water level will rise
slightly over the next few hours. Blue Wing Olives (sz
22-28), Rusty Spinners (sz 18-28), Tan Caddis (sz 16-18),
Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), and Isonychia (sz 12-14)
have been the most productive over the past few days.
********
Friday 9/29/07 - The Farmington is currently
110cfs. I expect good fishing this weekend with the cooler
weather. The river from the Goodwin Dam downstream to
People's State Forest was stocked last week and reports of
good numbers of trout caught have been coming in. Tricos (sz
22-26), Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), Isonychia (sz
12-14), Yellow Sallys (sz 16), and Blue Wing Olives (sz
20-28) have been the flies of choice for the trout.
********
Wednesday 9/19/07 - The Farmington is
currently 105cfs. Tricos can still be found on the upper
river from the Goodwin Dam downstream to Peoples State
Forest. The afternoon fishing has been excellent with
Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), Tan Caddis (sz 16-18),
Isonychia (sz 12-14), and Midges (sz 22-32). Isonychia
Spinners (sz 12-14), and Summer Stenos (sz 18-20) have been
on just before dark.
********
Saturday 9/8/07 - The Farmington is
currently 100cfs. The Trico hatch is finally winding down
but can be found on the water from 7am to about 10am.
Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22) have been good in the
morning so look for the trout feeding along in the slack
water adjacent to the current. The afternoon has been a potpourri
of Midges (sz 22-32), Grifith's Gnats (sz 20-28), Ants (sz
14-18), Beetles (sz 14-18), and Hoppers (sz 8-14). The
evening has been bringing a ton of Yellow Sallys (sz 12-16),
Blue Wing Olives (sz 20-26), Tan Caddis (sz 16-18), and
Isonychia (sz 12-14).
********
Thursday 8/23/07
- The Farmington is currently 220cfs. The Trico hatch is
still rolling along. Expect Trico Duns (sz 22-28) in the
early morning,followed by Trico Spinners (sz 22-28) from 7:30am
to 10am. Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), Isonychia (sz 12-14), Blue Wing Olives
(sz 22-28), Rusty Spinners (sz 18-26) throughout the day, and Summer Stenos
(sz 18-22) in the evening.
********
Wednesday 8/15/07 - The Farmington is currently 260cfs. The
Trico hatch has started. Expect Trico Duns (sz 22-28) at
daybreak, followed by Trico Spinners (sz 22-28) from 7:30am
to 10am. Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), Needhami Duns
(sz 22-26),
Needhami Spinners (sz 22-26), Black Ants (sz 14-20), Isonychia
(sz 12-14), Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-28), Rusty Spinners (sz
18-26), and Summer Stenos (sz 18-22) have all been producing
as well.
********
Saturday 8/4/07 - The Farmington is currently 300cfs.
Fishing has been great throughout the week with
Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), Needhami Duns (sz 22-26),
Needhami Spinners (sz 22-26), Black Ants (sz 14-20), and Tan
Caddis (sz 14-20) forming the bulk of the trout caught
during the day. Isonychia (sz 12-14), Cream Cahills (sz 14),
Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-28), Rusty Spinners (sz 12-28), and
Tan Caddis (sz 14-20) taking most of the trout in the
evening.
********
Sunday 7/29/07 - The Farmington is currently 450cfs.
Yesterday's rain left the river higher but still plenty
fishable. The water is a bit off-color and will clear over
the day. All the major pools should be wade-able and have
dryfly activity today. Look for Winter/Summer Caddis (sz
18-22), Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-28), Isonychia (sz 10-12),
Cream Cahill (sz 14-16), and Rusty Spinners (sz 18-28).
********
Tuesday 7/24/07 - The Farmington is currently 300cfs. The
rain has done nothing to move the water level and conditions
are ideal. The water temperature is 55 degrees. Yesterday
brought Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), Blue Wing Olives
(sz 18-28), Cream Cahill (sz 12-14) and Rusty Spinners (sz
18-28) with quite a few large browns feeding on the
surface.
********
Friday 7/20/07 - The Farmington is currently 320cfs. The
rains yesterday did little to change the water level in the
river so I expect good fishing today and over the weekend.
Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-28), Rusty Spinners (sz 18-28),
Black Ants (sz 12-18), Needhami Duns (sz 22-28), and
Isonychia (sz 10-14) have been doing well.
********
Friday 7/13/07 - The Farmington is currently 300cfs. Fishing
has been fantastic, particularly in the morning and late
evening but there has been plenty of afternoon activity as
well. Sulphurs (sz 18-20), Blue Wing Olives (sz 18-20), Tiny
Blue Wing Olives (sz 24-28), Rusty Sipinners (sz 14-24) and
Isonychia (sz 10-14) have been the best fare.
Please be responsible for the fish you
catch. Yesterday I was on the water and saw way too many
overplayed fish. When a trout is fought for a long period of
time it builds lactic acid inside its body and often dies as
a result. Often the trout will swim off after you have
released it, only to die later. Do a quick Google search for
delayed
mortality and you will see this is a serious problem.
Don't keep the fish out of water for a long time to take
photos and break off the trout if you absolutely can't land
them in a reasonable amount of time. I promise you that they
will get rid of the hook through natural means and be better
for it.
********
Friday 7/6/07 - The Farmington is currently 320cfs. The
water has been running 55-60 degrees through the midday.
Yesterday brought a good batch of large Blue Wing Olives (sz
18), a pile of small Blue Wing Olives (sz 24-28), Sulphurs
(sz 16-20), Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), and Tan Caddis
(sz 18). I was on the water yesterday teaching a new angler
around the noon hour and saw an amazing amount of
trout on the surface for that time of day. The one trout we
hooked came on a Blue Wing Olive (sz 18).
********
Saturday 6/30/07 -The Farmington is currently 300cfs.
Yesterday brought Sulphurs (sz 14-20), March Browns (sz
12-14), Isonychia (sz 10-14), and Blue Wing Olives (sz
22-26). I fished last night with a couple of store
regulars and had a ball with the trout in the evening.
Sulphur Emergers (sz 16-18), Rusty Spinners (sz 18), and
Blue Wing Olives (sz 24) took the majority of our trout. The
water temp was approaching 60 degrees in the early evening
for the first time in weeks.... the river has been icy cold
so I was surprised by the warm water. This means the lake
bottom is finally running out of its supply of cold and
temps in the 60s should prevail in the coming weeks.
Updated the Used/Store
Specials page with some Sage, Waterworks, Ross, &
Abel Reels plus some Orvis rods. We have a
good batch of discounted Smith/Action
Optics and Maui Jim sunglasses at 35% to 50% off while they
last.
********
Wednesday 6/27/07 - The Farmington is currently 300cfs.
Fishing has been fantastic both during the day and in the
evening due to the colder than usual water this year.
Sulphur Duns (sz 16-20), March Browns (sz 12-14), Isonychia
(sz 10-14), and Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26) have all been on
the water in good numbers. Sunday night a small group of us
caught trout using everything on the list. The trout would
key on a particular bug for a short window but then would
shut down until we found the right pattern for the moment.
********
Wednesday 6/20/07 - The Farmington is currently 300cfs.
Yesterday brought Sulphurs (sz 14-20), Blue Wing Olives (sz
18-24), Potomantis (sz 10-12), and March Browns (sz 10-14).
Isonychia (sz 10-12) were also present. Isonychia were the
flavor of the evening last night for both my fishing partner
and I last night even though we only saw a couple on the
water. One trout was also caught on a Sulphur Comparadun and
a couple came to Rusty Spinners at dark.
********
Friday 6/15/07 - The Farmington is currently 320cfs.
Sulphurs (sz 16-20), are finally coming on strong but only
in the late evening look for the hatch from 7pm on on most
stretches of river unless the day is particularly overcast.
They can be found in the morning in some areas and during
the afternoon during cloudy conditions. Blue Wing Olives (sz
18-20), Rusty Spinners (sz 18-20), Vitreus (sz 16-18) and
Black Ants (sz 12-18) have all been working well.
********
Saturday 6/9/07 - The Farmington is currently 275cfs. Tan
Wing Green Caddis (sz 14-18), Blue Wing Olives (sz 18-20),
Rusty Spinners (sz 18-20), March Browns (sz 12-14), Vitreus
(sz 16-18), and Sulphurs (sz 16-20) have all been producing
trout. The river is low, cool and clear.
********
Tueday 6/5/07 - The Farmington is currently 800cfs.
Yesterday's rain's brought a great deal of water and mud.
The river is high but fishable in the major pools and should
begin to clear before this evening. There is a low, clear
stretch of river from the Goodwin Dam, downstream to the
confluence of the Still River. March Brown/Grey Fox (sz
12-14), Vitreus (sz 16), Sulphurs (sz 14-20), Blue Wing
Olives (sz 18-20), and Rusty Spinners (sz 18-20) are all on
the water.
********
Saturday 6/2/07 - The Farmington is 370cfs. The rain late
this week raised the river slightly but it is still at a
great level. Vitreus (sz 16), Blue Wing Olives (sz 18-20),
Tan Caddis (sz 16-18), March Brown/Grey Fox (sz 12-14), and
Rusty Spinners (sz 18-20) have all been on the water and
producing trout. There are a few Sulphurs (sz 18-20) showing
as well toward evening. Black Ants (sz 14-18), and Flying
Beetles (sz 14-16) continue to be some of your best bets
during the day.
********
Tuesday 5/29/07 - The Farmington is
currently 280cfs. This weekend brought Blue Wing Olives (sz
18-20), Rusty Spinners (sz 16-20), and a handful of March
Browns (sz 12-14). Black Ants (sz 12-18) and Flying Beetles
(sz 14-16) were working well on the surface.
********
Wednesday 5/23/07 - The Farmington is currently 300cfs. The
Hendrickson hatch (sz 12-14) is nearly over but there are
still stragglers bellow the dam. I fished yesterday evening
to see Blue Wing Olives (sz 18-20), Rusty Spinners (sz
18-20), and March Browns/Grey Fox (sz 12-14). My pair of
trout came on a large Sulphur Usual (sz 12-14). The
gentlemen fishing around me were hooking up on the BWO
spinners.
********
Friday 5/18/07 - The Farmington is currently 300cfs. The
rain yesterday did little to change the river and it is
running low and clear. Blue Wing Olives (sz 18-22),
Hendrickson Spinners (sz 12-14), Winter/Summer Caddis (sz
18-22), Green Caddis (sz 18-22) were all present. Nymphs
such as Copper Johns (sz 16-18), Yellow Prince (sz 16-18)
and the Angry Jake (sz 14-16) have all been productive over
the past few days.
********
Tuesday 5/8/07 - The Farmington is currently 300cfs. The
Hendrickson hatch (sz 12-14) is in full swing and is at its
strongest from 2pm-4pm though I was out last night and there
were some numbers of duns coming down the river until after
7pm. The Hendrickson Spinners (sz 12-14) have started as
well and should continue tonight... look for them after
6:30pm.
Also on the water is Blue Wing Olives (sz
16-20), Mahogany Duns (sz 16-18) and Winter/Summer Caddis
(sz 18-22).
********
Thursday 5/3/07 - The Farmington is currently 550cfs. The
Hendricksons (sz 12-14) are in full swing. Mahogany Dun (sz
16-18), Blue Quill (sz 16-18) and Blue Wing Olives (sz
16-20) are also on the water. Although many trout are being
caught on the surface, even more are being caught on
streamer patterns such as Hornbergs and Olive Matukas.
********
Monday 4/30/07 - The Farmington is dropping in level. I will
update later after it settles to a constant flow but for now
be assured that the Goodwin Dam is reducing flow and we can
commence fishing. The Hendrickson hatch (sz 12-14) should be
on the water this afternoon in some numbers though its too
early to say whether they will be feeding on the surface.
********
Saturday 4/28/07 - The Farmington is currently 2500cfs. The
dam is still releasing a ton of water in hopes of getting
the reservoir to a safe level, however the heavy rains over
the past couple of days have been slowing their efforts.
Hendricksons (sz 12-14) have appeared on the river,
particularly on the lower sections toward Collinsville. The
Farmington is virtually unfishable but a few guys have been
catching fish by fishing the slow pocket near the edges with
nymphs and Wooly buggers. The Naugatuck and Still Rivers
have been fishing well as alternates.
********
Monday 4/23/07 - The Farmington is currently
800cfs. Due to the rain last week the Army Corp of Engineers
has instructed the dam operators at Riverton to open begin
releasing 3000cfs today to lower the reservoirs to a safe
level. This will leave the river in an unfishable condition
for the duration of the week. My hopes is that they will be
able to get the lake down in time for fishing next weekend
but they are not promising anything. The past few days
have seen Blue Wing Olives (sz 16-20) and Stoneflies (sz
14-16). The best fishing has been on Hendrickson Nymphs (sz
12-14), Pheasant Tails (sz 14-18), and Yellow Prince (sz
16-18). Wooly Buggers and Zonkers fished deep have also been
productive.
********
Saturday 4/14/07 - The Farmington is approximately 1000cfs
through the catch & release. At this level, fishing is
difficult. I expect the levels to continue to drop over the
course of the day. Yesterday brought a large hatch of Blue
Wing Olives (sz 16-20) that lasted much of the afternoon,
however high winds and high water kept most of the trout off
the surface. Today should be improved with a little more
surface activity but expect to do most of your work
subsurface with streamers & nymphs.
********
Friday 4/6/07 - The Farmington has been fishing well but
tough over the past week. The river is high but dropping.
Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), Blue Wing Olives (sz
16-20), and Early Stoneflies (sz 14-16) have been on the
water. The best fishing has been underneath with Egg
Patterns (sz 14-18), Copper Johns (sz 14-18), Stonefly
Nymphs (sz 14-18), and Yellow Prince (sz 16-18).
********
Friday 3/23/07 - The Farmington is approximately 600cfs.
Fishing today has been difficult but trout are being caught
on Winter Caddis (sz 18-22) and Blue Wing Olives (sz 18).
Underwater the trout are taking Pheasant Tails (sz
14-20), Egg Patterns (sz 12-18) and Brassies (sz 16-22).
********
Friday 3/9/07 - The Farmington is approximately 300cfs. The
river is pretty frozen due to the cold snap this week.
Expect it to start opening up by mid-morning on Saturday and
it should be good for fishing on Sunday morning.
********
Sunday 3/4/07 - The Farmington is approximately 500cfs.
Yesterday brought a batch of Winter/Summer Caddis (sz
18-22), and the Early Grey Stoneflies (14-16). I'm expecting
a good day of fishing with the warm weather.
********
Tuesday 2/27/07 - The Farmington is wide open once again and
people are catching trout on both Winter Caddis (sz
18-22) and Midges (sz 22-32) on the surface. Nymphs,
particularly small Brassies (sz 16-20), and Pheasant Tails
(14-18), have been working underneath. This week should be a
good week to be out fishing with the warmer weather.
********
Saturday 2/10/07 - The Farmington is pretty well frozen.
There are a few guy still pushing the issue, fishing nymphs
and midges anywhere they can find open water but its not
easy.
********
Tuesday 1/30/07 - The Farmington is approximately 400cfs.
Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22) continue despite the cold
weather. Brassies (sz 14-20), and Serendipitys (sz 14-18)
have been working well for the nymph fishermen. I recommend
waiting until 9am to fish to allow the ice to clear from the
water.
********
Saturday 1/20/07 - The Farmington is approximately 400cfs. The
river is at a great level. Expect Winter/Summer Caddis (sz
18-22), and Midges (sz 22-32) to be your major hatches
today. This week has been very good for fishing, with
many trout caught on the surface from 7am to about noon. The
Winter/Summer Caddis has been out in force bringing up
plenty of fish.
********
Saturday 1/6/07 - The Farmington continues to fish well.
Yesterday was a bit slower with Winter/Summer Caddis (sz
18-22), Midges (sz 18-32), and Blue Wing Olives (sz 18-26),
all producing.
********
Friday 1/5/07 - The Farmington has been
fishing well all week. The warmer weather has brought out
the Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22) in force in the morning
and is followed by Midges (sz 22-32) in the afternoon.
Steamers & small nymphs have been fitting the bill when
the surface activity has been off.
********
Sunday 12/31/06 - The fishing has been very
good this week with Winter Caddis (sz 18-22) hatching
between daybreak and 10am followed by Midges (sz 22-32) in
the afternoon. Church Pool, Greenwoods, and the Boneyard
have been particularly good for catching trout on the
surface. Streamers and Nymphs presented on the very bottom
of the pools have been producing as well and have been
responsible for most of the large trout caught this week.
********
Saturday
12/23/06 - The Farmington is
currently 600cfs. I took a ride by Church Pool on Thursday
afternoon to see the water boiling with trout toward the
tail end of the pool. The trout were feeding upon tiny Rusty
Spinners (sz 24-28). Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22) have been
appearing in the morning, followed by some Blue Wing Olives
(sz 22-26) in the afternoon.
********
Saturday 12/16/06 - The Farmington is
currently 550cfs. Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22) have been
appearing in the morning, followed by some Blue Wing Olives
(sz 22-26) in the afternoon. Wolly Buggers (sz 6-8), have
been particularly effective underneath the water.
********
Saturday 12/9/06 - The Farmington is
currently 550cfs. The fishing this week has been good for
the nymph fishermen using egg patterns and brassies. We have
had several reports of 20"+ trout caught in the catch
& release area making me believe that they have left the
spawning areas and have begun to feed again. Winter/Summer
Caddis (sz 18-22), and Midges (sz 22-32) have been the
best on the surface.
********
Wednesday 12/6/05 - The Farmington is
currently 560cfs. At this level most of the usual fishing
areas will be accessible. Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-28),
Midges (sz 22-32) and Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22) have
been the most productive on the surface. Quite a few large
brown trout were caught over the weekend by those using
Wooly Buggers in the slower pools.
********
Friday 11/22/06 - The Farmington is
approximately 800cfs. Fishing will be limited to just the
largest area on the river such as Greenwoods and Church Pool
due to the high water. Expect Some Blue Wing Olives (sz
22-26), and Midges (sz 22-32), on the water this afternoon.
Most of the success this week has been coming on nymphs, egg
patterns and streamers.
********
Wednesday 11/21/06 - The Farmington is
currently 600cfs. Tiny Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26), Midges
(sz 22-32), Pheasant Tail nymphs (sz 16-18), and Wooly
Buggers (sz 6-8) have been the best bets.
*******
Saturday 11/18/06 - The Farmington is
currently 1000cfs from the rain Thursday night. I would wait
until tomorrow to fish as the waters will drop considerably
overnight.
********
Wednesday 11/15/06 - The Farmington is
currently 650cfs. Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), Blue Wing
Olives (sz 22-28), and Midges (sz 22-32) have all been
hatching in decent numbers. The river has been fishing best
on the surface from 11am to 4pm. Brassies (sz 16-18), and
Pheasant Tails (sz 16-20) have been working well throughout
the day.
********
Saturday 11/11/06 - The Farmington is
currently 650cfs. At this level most major pools are
fishable Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-28), Midges (sz 22-32), and
Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22) have all been on the water
and catching fish.
*******
Thursday 11/9/06 - The Farmington is
currently 800cfs. At this level it is fishable but I would
give the river a day to drop back toward normal before
coming out to fish. By tomorrow it should be in good shape.
Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-28), Midges (sz 22-32), and
Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22) have all been present.
********
Saturday 11/4/06 - The Farmington is
currently 450cfs. The river has been fishing well all week
with hatches of Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26), Midges (sz
22-32), and Tan Caddis (sz 16-18) as well as a few Isonychia
appearing.
********
Tuesday 10/31/06 - The Farmington is
currently 450cfs. This brings the river back to a fishable
level. With today's weather I would think about giving the
river a shot. Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26), and Tan
Caddis (sz 14-18) have been the major hatches.
********
Sunday 10/29/06 - The Farmington is 1200cfs
through the catch & release area. This leaves the river
at the very edge of being unfishable. By tomorrow it should
drop to a better level. If you must get some fishing in
today the stretch from the Goodwin Dam downstream to the
center of Riverton will be relatively low & clear at
290cfs. Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26) have been out in force
this week, along with some Tan Caddis (sz 14-18).
********
Wednesday 10/25/06 -The Farmington is
currently 400cfs. Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26) have
appeared in force and have been on the water throughout the
day. Tan Caddis (sz 14-18), Griffith's Gnats (sz
22-28), and Rusty Spinners (sz 22-26) have also been
producing well.
********
Wednesday 10/18/06 - The Farmington is
currently 350cfs. Yesterday's rain failed to move the river
upward significantly so the water level is still at a nice
level. Yesterday afternoon brought a good hatch of Blue Wing
Olives (sz 22-26) with trout feeding readily upon them. Tan
Caddis (sz 16-20), Brown Caddis (sz 16-18), and Isonychia
(sz 12-14) have also been present.
********
Friday 10/13/06 - The Farmington is
currently 650cfs. This level is still a bit high but leaves
all major pools wade-able. The area from the Goodwin Dam to
the center of Riverton is low & clear and the rest of
the river should return to a low level by tomorrow. Fishing
has been very good with Tan Caddis (sz 14-18), Brown Caddis
(sz 16-18), Isonychia (sz 12-14), Midges (sz 22-32), and
Blue Wing Olives (sz 20-26).
********
Thursday 10/12/06 - The Farmington is
currently 900cfs. Last night's rain has raised the water
level significantly and left the river on the edge of
fishability. At this level the major pools such as Church
& Greenwoods are still wade-able with care and usually
fish well with streamers after a major rain. Tan Caddis (sz
14-18), Brown Caddis (sz 16-18), and Isonychia (sz 12-14)
have been the major hatches over the past few days.
********
Thursday 10/5/06 - The Farmington is
currently 140cfs. Fishing has been good throughout the river
and both the catch & release area and the Trophy Trout
area above have been stocked in the past two weeks. Flying
Ants (sz 16-26), Blue Wing Olives (sz 18-28), Rusty Spinners
(sz 18-28), Tan Caddis (sz 14-20), Winter/Summer Caddis (sz
18-22) and Isonychia have all been working well.
********
Saturday 9/30/06 - The Farmington is
currently 150cfs. River Guide Fred Jeans, reported that his
client landed over twenty trout yesterday between noon and
7pm. Blue Wing Olives were on the water after the wind died
down late in the day and the trout fed heavily.
Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), Tan Caddis (sz 14-18), and
Isonychia (sz 12-14) were also present.
********
Friday 9/29/06 - The Farmington is
currently 150cfs. Tan Caddis (sz 14-18), Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), Blue Wing Olives (sz
18-26) and Midges (sz 22-32) have been out during the day, along with
Black Ants (sz 14-22) and Flying Ants (sz 16-26). The
evenings have been heavy with Isonychia (sz 12-14),
plus some Blue Wing
Olives (sz 18-26), and Rusty Spinners (sz 18-26).
********
Sunday 9/17/06 - The Farmington is currently
300cfs. The river has cleared up nicely after becoming
stained by the rain on Friday. Fishing has been good with
numbers of Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22) out in the
morning along with some Midges (sz 22-32) and Rusty Spinners
(sz 18-26). The middle of the day has been producing trout
on nymphs and terrestrials. The Evening has been bringing
Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26), Isonychia (sz 12-14), Summer
Stenos (sz 16-22) and Rusty Spinners (sz 18-22)
********
Friday 9/15/06 - The Farmington is currently
320cfs. The rains this week have done little to raise the
water level. Yesterday brought Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26)
and I am expecting more of the same today. In addition to
the BWOs there may be some Isonychia (sz 12-14), and some
Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22) out today. Also look for a
batch of Rusty Spinners (sz 18-26) to fall this evening
along with a few Summer Stenos (sz 18-22) hatching.
********
Sunday 9/10/06 - The Farmington is currently
350cfs. Last evening's rain had a negligible effect on the
water level and fishing should be good today. We are still receiving
some reports of Trico Spinners (sz 22-26) falling around 8am
daily. Midges (sz 22-32), Tan Caddis (sz 16-22),
Summer/Winter Caddis (sz 18-22), and Blue Wing Olives (sz
20-28) have been out daily along with some Isonychia (sz
12-14), Summer Stenos (sz 16-22) and Flying Ants (sz 16-28)
in the evenings.
********
Sunday 9/3/06 - The Farmington is currently
400cfs and has a light stain though the bottom is visible..
The rain has largely missed this area and what little we are
receiving is coming to a close as I type this. Trico
Spinners (sz 22-26) dropped around 8am yesterday. The rest
of the day was accented by Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26) and
Flying Ants (sz 16-26). Summer Stenos (sz 16-22) and Rusty
Spinners (sz 18-26) have been present in the late evening.
********
Thursday 8/31/06 - The Farmington has
dropped to 300cfs. I expect the state to stock some fresh
trout in Burlington and in Riverton during the next couple
of days. Flying Ants (sz 14-26), plus some Isonychia (sz
12-14) were out last night. A decent batch of Rusty Spinners
(sz 14-26) followed before dark.
********
Wednesday 8/30/06 - The Farmington is
currently 450cfs due to the rain. By tomorrow I expect it
will have dropped considerably and be in great shape for
fishing. I stopped by Church Pool this morning to see a good
numbers of rising fish and a couple of anglers hooked up. It
looked like the trout were feeding on Winter/Summer Caddis
(sz 18-22) and possibly a few Trico Spinners (sz 22-26). The
Trico hatch is still present but dying out. With the rising
humidity I would expect some recurrence of the Flying Ants
(sz 16-26) this evening along with some Rusty Spinners (sz
14-26).
********
Monday 8/28/06 - The Farmington is currently
450cfs and carrying a light stain due to heavy rains
yesterday. The river is still at a decent level for wading
and fishing. Look for Flying Ants (16-26) this afternoon and
evening along with the usual suspects.
********
Saturday 8/26/06 - The Farmington is
currently 360cfs. Although the river is up a little bit its
still a good level for wading and fishing and running
clear.Trico Duns & Spinners (sz 22-28), Needhami Duns
(sz 22-26), Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-24), and Blue Wing
Olives (sz 22-26) are working well in the morning. The
evening has been very good as well. Last night there was
Flying Ants (sz 16-26), Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26), Tan
Caddis (sz 18-24), and Summer Stenos (sz 16-22). I fished
both last night and the evening before toward dark the trout
have been taking Yellow & Rusty Spinners (sz 14-22)
heavily.
********
Thursday 8/24/06 The Farmington is currently
330cfs and fishing well. Trico Duns & Spinners (sz
22-28) continue in the mornings along with the Needhami Duns
(sz 22-26). The evening hatches have been continuing with Lt
Cahill (sz 12-16), Tan Caddis (sz 18-22), Isonychia (sz
12-14), and Blue Wing Olive (sz 22-26). I managed to get out
once this week since the weekend and ran into a batch of
Flying Ants (sz 16-26), though not as many as on Sunday
night.
********
Monday 8/21/06 - The Farmington is currently
350cfs. Trico Duns & Spinners ( sz 22-28) continue
during the morning along with some Winter/Summer Caddis (sz
18-22) and Needhami Duns (sz 22-26). Last night saw a great
hatch of Flying Ants (sz 16 & sz 22-26) followed by some
Isonychia (sz 12-14), and Lt Cahill (sz 12-16) I fished with
store friend Steve Culton last night and had a great evening
using a variety of flying ants to fool the wary trout that
were feeding on the blankets of ants that were on the water.
********
Saturday 8/19/06 - The Farmington is
currently 325cfs. Trico Duns & Spinners (sz 22-28) are
still the main fare for the morning. Needhamis (sz 22-26)
are fading but still present. Tan Caddis (sz 16-20), Blue
Wing Olives (sz 16-26), Isonychia (sz 12-14), Lt Cahill (sz
14-18), and Summer Stenos (sz 16-22) have been out in the
late afternoon and evening.
********
Tuesday 8/15/06 - The Farmington is
currently 325cfs. Trico Duns & Spinners (sz 22-28)
continued over th6e weekend bringing good fishing the the
morning anglers. Needhami Duns & Spinners (sz 22-26)
were also mixed in. Large Blue Wing Olives (sz 16) were
reported in the afternoon on the upper river by river guide
Fred Jeans who had an outstanding time with a client.
Smaller Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26) have been coming in the
evenings followed by Rusty Spinners (sz 14-26) before
dark.
********
Friday 8/11/06 - The Farmington is currently
425cfs. Trico Duns & Spinners (sz 22-28) have been all
over the water for the last couple of mornings. Needhami
Duns & Spinners (sz 22-26) have also been on the water
and catching trout until late morning. The evenings have
been bringing Isonychia (sz 12-14), Lt Cahill (sz 12-16),
Summer Stenos (sz 16-22), and Blue Wing Olives (sz 20-26)
along with Rusty Spinners (sz 16-26) in the last hour.
*******
Thursday 8/10/06 - The Farmington is
currently 425cfs. The hatches have remained unchanged for
the past few days. Needhami Duns & Spinners (sz 22-26),
Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), Midges (sz 22-32) and Blue
Wing Olives (sz 22-26) have been the most prevalent during
the morning and mid-day, with Isonychia (sz 12-14), Lt
Cahill (sz 12-16), Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26), and Rusty
Spinners (sz 18-26) dominant in the evening. I fished last
night and found good surface activity with Blue Wing Olives
and later the Rusty Spinner, landing four trout and missing
a several more.
*******
Sunday 8/6/06 - The Farmington is currently
400cfs. Another great day on the river yesterday as the
cooler weather continues to give benefit. Needhami Duns (sz
22-26), Winter Caddis (sz 18-22), and Blue Wing Olives (sz
20-26) have been the best morning hatches, followed by
Isonychia (sz 10-14), Lt Cahill (sz 10-14), more Blue Wing
Olives (sz 20-26), and Rusty Spinners (sz 16-26). I fished
last night with a few friends and had a great evening
catching trout. Trout were rising from the time we arrived
at 5:30 until dark with the action getting progressively
better as the night wore on. The majority of trout appeared
to be feeding on Blue Wing Olives but were proving to be
extremely finicky so my friend Nate began throwing an
Isonychia parachute at the bigger rises. After the fifth or
sixth trout took his fly, I switched to an Isonychia
Comparadun and began to catch trout including a 15"
female brown that had the appearance of a wild fish. Later
in the evening, another of my friends caught a 20"
brown, also on an Isonychia. Before dark, the trout changed
to Rusty Spinners and a another trout or two was caught
before it was time to leave.
********
Saturday 8/5/06 - The Farmington is
currently 400cfs. Yesterday was a banner day on the river
with the cooler weather bringing out the bugs. The early
morning brought a mixture of Needhami Duns & Spinners
(sz 22-26), plus the Winter Caddis (sz 18-22), For the rest
of the day, Blue Wing Olives (sz 20-26) were on the water
with trout feeding well throughout the river, making for
some happy anglers. The evening brought more of the same
with Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26), continuing to produce,
along with Lt Cahills (sz 12-16), and Rusty Spinners (sz
18-26). I fished last night with store friend Steve Culton
who landed an 18"+ brown, as did a couple of my other
customers who were sharing the same pool. One of their trout
went over 20". My own trout were of the more average
variety but the fishing was quite good.
********
Thursday 8/3/06 - The Farmington is
currently 400cfs, Needhami Duns (sz 22-26) &
Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22) have been the best morning
hatch, followed by some midday Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26).
The afternoons have been mostly the time for Ants &
Beetles, along with a few Tan Caddis (sz 16-22). The
evenings have been bringing Isonychia (sz 10-14), Lt Cahill
(sz 12-14), Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26), and a variety of
Rusty Spinners (sz 14-26).
********
Saturday 7/29/06 - The Farmington is
currently 400cfs. Needhami Duns and Spinners (sz 22-26)
continue to be the best morning hatch, along with
Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22). Afternoons are producing
trout on Ants, Beetles and Midges (sz 22-32). The evening
has been bringing Light Cahills (sz 10-14), Isonychia (sz
10-14) and Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26).
********
Tuesday 7/25/06 - The Farmington is
currently 420cfs. The Farmington is fishing well
particularly in the morning and evening. Needhami Duns (sz
22-26), Midges (sz 22-32), Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22),
Isonychia (sz 10-14), Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26), and
Sulphurs (sz 14-18) are still producing. Terrestrials are
working best during the day.
********
Sunday 7/23/06 - The Farmington is currently
400cfs. The heavy rains yesterday, largely missed this area
so the river is still a good level and fishing well. Blue
Wing Olives (sz 22-26), were the strongest hatch over the
past twenty four hours along with Isonychia (sz 10-14),
Sulphurs (sz 14-20), and Rusty Spinners (sz 14-26).
********
Friday 7/20/06 - The Farmington is currently
400cfs. Fishing has been good this week and the weekend
clouds should only improve things. Needhami Duns (sz 22-26),
Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26), Rusty Spinners (sz 22-26),
Black Ants (sz 14-20), Black Beetles (sz 14-18), Isonychia
(sz 10-14), Tan Caddis (sz 14-20), and Sulphurs (sz 14-20),
have all been productive.
********
Wednesday 7/19/06 - The Farmington is
currently 400cfs. The mornings have been bringing the best
fishing wth Needhami Duns (sz 22-26), and Midges (sz
22-32). Terrestrials, such as Ants and Beetles have been
working well during the day. The evening brings an
assortment of flies, including Isonychia (sz 10-14),
Sulphurs (sz 14-20), Blue Wing Olives (sz 20-26) and (sz
16). Rusty Spinners (sz 14-20) continue to produce trout at
dark.
********.
Saturday 7/15/06 - The Farmington is
currently 500cfs. Needhami Duns (sz 22-26), Blue Wing Olives
(sz 18) & (sz 22-26), Sulphurs (sz 16-20), Tan Caddis
(sz 16-18), Isonychia (sz 10-14), Winter/Summer Caddis (sz
18-22), and various Terrestrials have all been catching
trout. Rusty Spinners (sz 14-20) have been working toward
dark..
********
Saturday 7/8/06 - The Farmington is
currently 450cfs. The past couple of days have brought large
numbers of Needhami Duns (sz 22-26), and Needhami Spinners
(sz 22-26), along with some Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22),
Blue Wing Olives (sz 16-18) & (sz 22-26), Sulphurs (sz
16-20), and Isonychia (sz 10-14).
********
Wednesday 7/5/06 - The Farmington is
currently 500cfs and in great shape. The past few days have
led to some great trout being caught on a variety of bugs.
Needhami Duns (sz 22-26), Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22),
Tan Caddis (sz 16-18), Sulphurs (sz 16-20), Flying Ants (sz
16-24), Black Ants (sz 14-20), and Hoppers (sz 10-16) have
all been producing.
********
Saturday 7/1/06 - The Farmington is
currently 800cfs through the catch & release area. At
this level the major pools are accessible for wading. The
area of the river above Riverton Center is 400cfs, clear and
much lower.... plus it was stocked with trout late this
week. The river will continue to drop in level as long as
the rains stay away. Terrestrials, expecially ants and
beetles have been working well, along with Sulphurs (sz
14-20), Blue Wing Olives (sz 14-18), Winter/Summer Caddis
(sz 16-22), Tan Caddis (sz 16-18) and Isonychia (sz 10-14),
have all been on the water.
*******
Friday 6/30/06 - The Farmington is
currently 950cfs through the catch & release area. At
this level, the major pools are accessible for wading. The
area of the river above Riverton Center is only 325cfs and
in good shape for fishing today. I expect the river level to
continue to fall over the course of the next couple of days and it should be much
improved for the weekend..... if the heavy rains stay away.
Sulphurs (sz 14-18), Isonychia (sz 10-14), Blue Wing Olives
(sz 14-18), and Vitreus (sz 14-16), have all been on the
water over the past couple of days.
********
Wednesday 6/28/06 - The Farmington is
currently 2000cfs through the catch & release area. Most
of the flow is coming from the Still River so there is still
a short stretch of river above Riverton Center where the
water is under control and clear at 450cfs. The rest
of the river is too high to fish. Nymphs & streamers
will be your best bet, but there may be some Sulphurs (sz
14-18) and Vitreus (sz 14-18) toward dark.
********
Tuesday 6/27/06 - The Farmington is
currently 700cfs through the catch & release area. Most
of the flow is coming from the Still River so the area above
Riverton Center is much lower. Expect Sulphurs (sz 14-20),
Vitreus (sz 14-18), Black Ant (sz 14-18), and Black Beetles
(sz 14-18), plus Blue Wing Olives (sz 14-18), and (22-28).
The fishing has been great late in the evening but expect to
be there until after dark.
********
Sunday 6/25/06 - Believe it or not, the
Farmington is at a great level to fish. Sometime yesterday
the MDC reduced the flow from the dam bringing the water
level to 350cfs. The rain bypassed this area leaving the
river in fine shape. I fished last evening with store friend
Steve Culton who had just the right spot and landed three
trout that were in the 15-16 inch range on Sulphur
Comparaduns (sz 14-20). The surface activity was light but
we saw Blue Wing Olives (sz 14-18) & (22-28). Sulphurs
(sz 14-20), and March Brown Spinners (sz 10-14). At dark the
water was boiling and Steve hooked up several times on a
large Rusty Spinner but failed to get one to net. I had
stuck with the Sulphurs and landed one brown during what
appeared to be a frenzy of trout feeding on a mix of
spinners and emergers.
********
Saturday 6/24/06 - The Farmington is
currently 600cfs through the catch & release area. This
is still a decent level for fishing and wading. I expect
that the rain will push the river up somewhat over the day
but it may not be heavy enough to ruin the fishing altogether.
Terrestrials such as Black Ants & Beetles have been your
best bet during the day on the surface, along with Blue Wing
Olives ( sz 22-28 ), and Midges ( 22-32 ). Vitreus ( sz
14-16 ), Blue Wing Olives ( sz 14-18 ), and Sulphurs ( sz
14-20 ) have been out in decent numbers during the evening.
********
Sunday 6/18/06 - The Farmington is currently
330cfs through the catch & release area. This puts the
river at a nice level for dryfly activity. Reports yesterday
were mixed with good surface activity in some areas. Blue
Wing Olives (sz 16-20), Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22),
Vitreus (sz 14-18 ), and Sulphurs (sz 14-18 ) were all
working. Terrestrials such as Black Ants (sz 14-18 ), and
Black Beetles (sz 14-18 ) were also working.
********
Thursday 6/15/06 - The Farmington is
currently 550cfs through the catch & release area.
Yesterday's rains have increased the flow but it should drop
back to pre-rain conditions pretty quickly. The river is
still running clear and should provide decent fishing toward
evening today. Blue Wing Olives (sz 16-20), Vitreus (sz
14-18 ), Sulphur Duns (sz 14-18 ), and March Browns (sz
10-14 ) have all been hatching over the past couple of
evenings.
********
Tuesday 6/13/06 - The Farmington is
currently 400cfs through the catch & release area. This
brings the river back to a true medium height and dryfly
activity should pick up significantly. With the weather
settling down for a few days I expect good fishing from now
through the weekend at least. Vitreus (sz 14-18 ), Sulphurs
(sz 14-18 ), and March Browns (sz 10-14 ), were your best
hatches yesterday.
********
Monday 6/12/06 - The Farmington is currently
650cfs through the catch & release area. At this level
most major pools are fishable. With today's too nice
weather.... the bulk of the good fishing should be put off
until evening. Vitreus (sz 14-18 ), Sulphurs (sz 14-18 ),
and Winter/Summer Caddis Adults (sz 18-22) should be the
strongest hatches. Look for Sulphur and Vitreus spinners in
the late evening.
********
Sunday 6/11/06 - The Farmington is currently
800cfs through the catch & release area. At this level
most major pools are fishable. Expect surface activity in
the larger pools, particularly Church Pool after the
temperatures rise this morning. Winter/Summer Caddis (sz
18-22 ), Vitreus (sz 14-18 ), Sulphurs (sz 14- 18 )
and March Browns (sz 10-14) have all been on the water
over the past few days.
********
Friday 6/9/06 - The Farmington is currently
1300cfs through the catch & release area. This is too
fish for all but the most seasoned anglers. Hopefully the
MDC is running the dam hard in hopes of having the river
down to a good fishable level for the weekend Vitreus (sz
14-18 ), Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), and Sulphurs (sz
14-18 ) have been the best hatches.
********
Wednesday 6/7/06 -The Farmington is
currently 600cfs through the catch & release area.
Yesterday brought good activity with dryflies through the
late morning and afternoon. The best fishing was from the
Goodwin Dam to Church Pool with trout coming to net on
Vitreus (sz 14-18 ), Sulphurs ( sz 14-18 ) and Winter/Summer
Caddis (sz 18-22).
********
Monday 6/5/06 - The Farmington is currently
600cfs through the catch & release section of the river.
At this level, most major pools are accessible. Yesterday
brought Vitreus (sz 14-16), Tan Caddis (sz 14-18 ),
Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22 ), March Browns/Grey Fox (sz
12-14), and Sulphurs (sz 14-18 ).
********
Sunday 6/4/06 - The Farmington is currently
800cfs through the catch & release section of the river.
The rains largely missed this area yesterday and instead we
were treated to a nice drizzle that lasted from the early
A.M. into the evening. The river is relatively clear and
fishable but quite high. Above Riverton center the river
drops to a 350cfs level and is medium height and clear. Tan
Caddis (sz 14-18 ), Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), Vitreus
(sz 14-16) and Sulphur Duns (sz 14-18 ) have all been
hatching.
I have recently added a pile of Simms Wader
Closeouts and some nice used Sage Rods to the Used
Gear/Specials page. The waders won't last long so don't
wait to call or stop by if you see your size in the mix.
www.Flyaddict.com
has now grown to 230 members since its launch and
is fast becoming the premier place for fishing reports and
conversation in the region. If you haven't yet... I suggest
registering for free on the forum page and contribute
so that you can say that you were there first. The site is receiving
daily reports from the Farmington, plus reports from the
Naugatuck, Willimantic, Housatonic and others.
********
Saturday 6/3/06 - The Farmington is
currently 700cfs. The rains are beginning to take their toll
and the water is slowly rising. The bottom is still visible
despite some staining so the next few hours may provide an
opportunity to fish the catch & release area with little
competition... I suggest getting out the wooly buggers and
streamers. The trout are already wet and a little rain won't
harm you. The area of the river from the Goodwin Dam
downstream to the center of Riverton is 350cfs, still
relatively low and clear.... it should be a haven from the
high waters downstream that I expect late in the day. If the
rain lets up then you may find some Vitreus (sz 14-18 ),
Sulphur Duns (sz 14-20 ), Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22 )
and Tan Caddis (sz 14-18 ).
********
Friday 6/2/06 - The Farmington is currently
500cfs. Despite the rain last night the river is still
running clear and is in great shape for fishing today.
Expect Vitreus (sz 14-18 ), and Tan Caddis (sz 14-18 ) to be
your best hatches today and there is a chance that the
overhead grey will bring a great dry-fly day.
********
Tuesday 5/30/06 - The Farmington is
currently 350cfs. The Farmington has returned to a low level
and is in fine shape for fishing. Expect Tan Caddis (sz
14-18 ), Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), Mahogany Duns (sz
16-18 ), and Vitreus (sz 14-18 ).
********
Saturday 5/26/06 - The Farmington is
currently 600cfs. The MDC was kind enough to lower the river
for the holiday weekend, so the river is still a bit high
but fishing well in most areas now. Tan Caddis (sz 14-18 ),
Vitreus (sz 14-18 ), Mahogany Duns (sz 16-18 ), and
Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22) have all been out in good
numbers.
********
Wednesday 5/24/06 - The Farmington is
currently 800cfs through the catch & release area.
Though the river is still higher than I like... it is
wade-able in just about all of the major pools and anglers
are catching good numbers of trout. The majority of activity
is with streamers & nymphs but there have been pockets
of dry-fly activity, particularly at Church Pool and Beaver
Pool. Vitreus (sz 14-18), Tan Caddis (sz 14-18), Winter
Caddis (sz 18-22), Mahogany Duns (sz 16-18 ), and
Hendricksons have all been present.
********
Sunday 5/21/06 - The Farmington is currently
1100cfs through the catch & release area. For now the area from the Goodwin Dam
downstream to the center of Riverton remains the best area
to fish as the water is only 500cfs. Hendricksons (sz
12-14), are still showing above Riverton. Tan Caddis (sz
16), Mahogany Duns/Blue Quills (sz 16-18 ), and Blue Wing
Olives (sz 18-20) have all been out in fair numbers.
********
Thursday 5/18/06 - The Farmington is
currently 1050cfs through the catch & release area. The
river is slowly dropping and is likely to be high but
fishable this weekend. For now the area from the Goodwin Dam
downstream to the center of Riverton remains the best area
to fish as the water is only 500cfs. Hendricksons (sz
12-14), Mahogany Duns/Blue Quills (sz 16-18 ), and Blue Wing
Olives (sz 18-20) were around yesterday, along with numbers
of tan winged caddis with olive bodies.
********
Tuesday 5/16/06 - The Farmington is
approximately 1100cfs through the catch & release area
at this level, the river in the catch & release is still
too high to fish, but Church Pool, Greenwoods and Ovation
are at levels where a few fish can be caught. The river from
the Goodwin Dam, downstream to the Still River in the center
of Riverton.... remains the place to fish. Hendricksons (sz
12-14), Blue Wing Olives (sz 18-20), Winter/Summer Caddis
(sz 18-22) and Mahogany Duns/Blue Quills (sz 16-18)
have all been hatching. Wooly Buggers of various colors have
been working well underneath.
********
Sunday 5/14/06 - The Farmington is
approximately 1600cfs through the catch & release area.
At this level there will be a few fools fishing Church
Pool.... a step or two off the bank. I don't recommend it
myself. There is the short piece of river from the Goodwin
Dam, downstream to the center of Riverton that is low, clear
and running about 200cfs. Yesterday on that stretch, there
were Blue Wing Olives (sz 18-20), Mahogany Duns/Blue Quill
(sz 16-18 ), and a great Hendrickson (sz 12-14) hatch
yesterday afternoon plus Hendrickson Spinners (sz 12-14)
mixed throughout.
********
Saturday 5/13/06 - The Farmington is
approximately 4000cfs leaving the river unfishable except
above the confluence of the Still River in Riverton Center
where the Farmington is still a medium 400cfs and clear.
Expect the river to be too high to fish until at least
Monday.
********
Friday 5/12/06 - The Farmington is currently
250cfs. Heavy rains today are likely to make fishing this
weekend difficult. Expect the area from the Goodwin Dam in
Riverton downstream to the confluence of the Still River to
be relatively low and clear. Below the Still River, the
waters will be high and dirty. Streamers will be very
effective in the slow pockets within the heavy flows. It
will be close to this evening before the river rises to a
bad level so you do have a few more hours to take advantage
of the flows. This week the Blue Wing Olive (sz 18-20), and
Blue Quill/Mahogany Duns (sz 16-18 ) were the strongest
hatches with some Hendricksons remaining on the upper river.
Hendrickson Spinners (sz 12-14) have been falling in the
evenings from the Goodwin Dam down to the catch &
release area.
********
Monday 5/8/06 -The Farmington is currently
250cfs. The Hendrickson hatch is winding down but it can
still be found on the first few miles of river below the
dam. Hendrickson Spinnerfalls have been occurring daily from
Riverton down to the catch & release area. Blue Wing
Olives (sz 18-20), Mahogany Dun/Blue Quill (sz 16-18 ), and
Winter Caddis (sz 18-22) have all been hatching throughout
the upper river and have been more reliable than the
Hendricksons (sz 12-14). Tan Caddis (sz 14-18) have arrived
on the lower Farmington around the Burlington TMA.
*******
Thursday 5/4/06 - The Farmington is
currently 290cfs. The rain yesterday wasn't enough to bring
the river up so fishing should be good today. Expect the
Hendrickson ( sz 12-14) hatch to be out in force over the
next couple of days due to the warm weather and evenings are
likely to see good spinnerfalls of both Hendrickson Spinners
(sz 12-14) and Rusty Spinners (sz 16-20).
********
Wednesday 5/3/06 - The Farmington is
currently 290cfs. Yesterday was a quiet one on the river as
anglers abandoned the stream in fear of a few water droplets.
Anglers who dared the weather were rewarded with Blue Wing
Olives (sz 18-20), and Winter Caddis (sz 18-22). Reports
were that the surface activity was good in the catch &
release for at least half the day, in both the morning and
then again from 4 to 6pm. Streamers and nymphs were the most
productive method of the day .
********
Monday 5/1/06 - The Farmington is currently
250cfs. Hendricksons (sz 12-14) have been on the water all
weekend throughout the Barkhamsted catch & release area
and should continue today with the warm weather. The last
two nights have brought Hendrickson Spinners (sz 12-14)
after 7pm. Also on the water during the day are the
Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), which are your best bet
during the mornings. Mahogany Dun/Blue Quill (sz 16-18) and
Blue Wing Olives (sz 16-20) have also been on the water in
good numbers.
********
Friday 4/28/06 - The Farmington is 300cfs.
Hendricksons (sz 12-14) and Blue Wing Olives (sz 16-20) plus
some Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22) have been on the water
in good numbers over the past couple of days throughout the
Barkhamsted catch & release and People's State Forest.
Some Hendrickson Spinners (sz 12-14) have been dropping in
the evening.
********
Wednesday 4/26/06 - The Farmington has
dropped to 500cfs. At this level just about every area
should be fishing well. Yesterday brought a very good
Hendrickson (sz 12-14 )hatch from noon to three with some
duns on the water into the evening. Streamers and nymphs
continue to take large numbers of trout in the areas with
less surface activity.
********
Tuesday 4/25/06 - The Farmington has dropped
to 900cfs through the Barkhamsted catch & release area
and has cleared up. At this level, most major pools are very
fishable and should be productive using streamers and
nymphs. Above the influence of the Still River the water is
just over 200cfs. Dry fly fishing should resume at Church
Pool today and you can expect a combination of Blue Wing
Olives ( sz 16-20), and Midges (sz 22-32).
*******
Monday 4/24/06 - The Farmington is currently
1700cfs through the catch & release area. At this height
I would normally advise everyone to stay home but there is
some opportunity for catching trout on streamers due to the
fresh addition of trout from the stocking trucks last week.
By tomorrow, the water should be at a better level and will
begin to clear up. If you are coming out today, be advised
that the river above the influx of the Still River in the
center of Riverton is still low and clear.
********
Friday 4/21/06 - The Farmington is currently
200cfs. Yesterday brought a mix of Blue Wing Olives (sz
16-20), Midges (sz 22-32), Mahogany Duns ( sz 16-18 ) and
Hendricksons (sz 12-14). Most anglers we spoke to were
catching trout on the surface, plus on nymphs and streamers.
Look for more of the same today.
********
Thursday 4/20/06 - The Farmington is
currently 200cfs. There were good numbers of Hendricksons
(sz 12-14) throughout the Barkhamsted TMA yesterday with
fair numbers of trout feeding on the surface to both the
Hendricksons and the Blue Wing Olives (sz 16-20). As
expected the state put a huge number of trout in the TMA, so
the afternoon was accented by happy fishermen catching trout
on dries, nymphs and streamers. Look for more of the same
today.
********
Wednesday 4/19/06 - The Farmington is
currently 200cfs. The Hendricksons remain elusive. Today and
tomorrow are your best bet to find some Hendricksons on the
water as the temperatures toward the end of the week will
dip again, continuing to slow down the hatch from appearing.
Unionville remains the sole area where decent numbers have
been appearing and the reports haven't been great for that
end of the river either. As you know they will be stocking
the Barkhamsted catch & release area today which
will bring out an army of expert trout fishermen. Blue Wing
Olives (sz 16-20), Mahogany Dun/Blue Quill (sz 16-18), and
Midges (sz 22-32) continue to be the strongest afternoon
hatches. Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22) have been on the
water in the morning. 9am late
update.... we are hearing reports that Hendricksons were on
the water from Church Pool down. Expect good fishing today.
********
Monday 4/17/06 - The Farmington is currently
200cfs. We have received reports of full blown Hendrickson
hatches on the lower river around Unionville. According to
the same reports the trout did not feed heavily upon them on
the surface but wet flies on the swing and Hendrickson
nymphs were working well. There have been a few Hendricksons
on the upper river but not in enough numbers to call a
hatch. The cooler weather will continue to slow things up
but expect the hatch to continue to build. Blue Wing Olives
(sz 16-20), Rusty Spinners (sz 16-26), and Midges (sz 22-32)
have been working all weekend in various areas. The
Barkhamsted catch & release area will be stocked on
Wednesday so expect fishing within the TMA to pick up toward
the end of the week. Until then I recommend fishing Church
Pool or any area outside the catch & release. Even
though there are scores of holdover trout throughout the
catch & release now... the first stocking of the year
seems to spur them to feed more aggressively. My best guess
is the added competition for food makes the holdover trout
fight for their position on the river and moves them in the
dominant slots where they are more readily caught.
********
Saturday 4/15/06 - The Farmington is
currently 200cfs. Pat Violette brought us the first
Hendrickson of the season at 1pm, Friday afternoon winning
the prize of the UpCountry hat and a fly box containing a
dozen of our best Hendrickson flies. Congratulations to Pat.
Fishing was relatively slow on Friday with
both Blue Wing Olives ( sz 16-20 ) and Midges ( sz 22-32 )
out in decent numbers. For the best fishing today.... wait
until the early morning crazies clear out and fish the river
outside the TMAs. The water outside the TMAs have been
boiling with rising trout for a few days now and will be
ripe for the picking in the afternoon.
********
Friday 4/14/06 - The Farmington is approximately
200cfs. It looks like good weather this weekend with temps
riding in the mid-60s. Blue Wing Olives (sz 16-18) & (sz
22-26) along with a flurry of Midges (sz 22-32) have been
the strongest hatches.
********
Wednesday 4/12/06 - The Farmington is
running just over 200cfs. The weather over the next few days
will be ideal for the Blue Wing Olives (sz 16-20) and for
developing the Hendrickson hatch which will begin to appear
in the lower river over the next few days. Look for the best
action to come from the BWOs, Blue Quill/Mahogany Duns (sz
16-18), and Midges (sz 22-32) until the Hendricksons appear.
Many more trout are to be had by fishing subsurface using
Wooly Buggers and nymphs of various types.
********
Tuesday 4/11/06 -The Farmington is currently
250cfs. The past couple of days have brought Blue Wing
Olives (sz 16-18), Quill Gordons (sz 12-14), Winter Caddis
(sz 18-22), and lots of Midges (sz 22-32). The amount of
rising trout has varied greatly from pool to pool with
Church Pool, Spring Hole, Greenwoods, and Much of the
Burlington TMA experiencing surface activity at some time
during the day.
A friend of mine is launching a new website
and forum at www.FlyAddict.com
focusing on flyfishing Connecticut and Massachusetts. He
hopes to make the forum a resource for anyone who fishes in
the area and it includes specific message boards for the
Farmington and Housatonic Rivers. Its going to take a few
days to get enough people online there to make it really
rock but I ask that you register on the forum page and start making some posts
so we can see if we can make this thing really special. I
will be supporting it with posts of my own and you can
communicate with me there. The site has only been up and
running for a few days and already there are some great
members contributing - Grady
Due to the Avian Flu epidemic, various types
of feathers for fly tying have been in scarce supply. The
major importers of feathers have had their shipments delayed
in port for extended periods of time. One result is that CDC
feathers have been running out at our store and many others.
Saturday we received a large batch of CDC feathers
that should end the problem at our store for awhile. The
feathers are of the best quality and come in both bulk packs
and smaller packages for the casual tier.
********
Sunday 4/9/06 - The Farmington is currently
270cfs. Yesterday brought blankets of Blue Wing Olives (sz
16-18) to Church Pool and the rest of the upper Trout
Management Area. Parts of yesterday afternoon... there were
so many BWOs on the water that it was impossible to get a
trout to notice your fly. Midges (sz 22-32) and Winter
Caddis (sz 18-22) were present also.
********
Saturday 4/8/06 - The rains yesterday
brought the river up slightly but its still only 280cfs.
Reports have been good from the Barkhamsted TMA, with heavy
hatches of Midges (sz 22-32) and larger Blue Wing Olives (sz
18-22). Wooly Buggers and Streamers of various types are
still catching trout in good numbers in the Burlington TMA.
As soon as the weather warms up again.... look for hatches
of Mahogany Duns (sz 16-18), and Quill Gordons (sz 12-14).
Hendricksons will be about a week behind these hatches. A
few Quill Gordons were already spotted during the last batch
of warm weather and its important to note as the Quill
Gordon is often confused with the Hendrickson because of
their similar size. A quick way to tell the difference
between the two is that Hendricksons have three tails and
Quill Gordons only two.
********
Thursday 4/6/06 - The Farmington has dropped
to 350cfs and has cleared up nicely. So far the day has
brought trout to the surface on Winter Caddis (sz 18-22),
Blue Wing Olives (sz 22-26), and Midges (sz 22-32). It was
reported by a customer that the Burlington TMA was stocked
again this morning. Tomorrow would seem to be a great day to
play hooky from work as temperatures are predicted to hit 55
degrees before cooling off again this weekend. For the fresh
stocked trout I highly recommend streamers as the "stockies"
seem to be quicker to hit a Grey Ghost than dead drifted
nymphs.
********
Wednesday 4/5/06 - The Farmington is
currently 470cfs. Only a handful of anglers were on the
water yesterday as the winds, rain, and cold made fishing a
bit more difficult. Streamers were the king of the day with
the most successful fishermen we spoke to employing Wooly
Buggers, Grey Ghosts, and Hornberg patterns in large sizes.
*******
Tuesday 4/4/06 - The Farmington is currently
400cfs. This is twice the flow we have been experiencing
over the past couple of weeks but still a nice level for
fishing. Look for a couple of days of wind and rain before
the weather stabilizes again late in the week with some
warmer weather. The fishing has been pretty good over the
past few days with anglers at Church Pool cleaning up on the
freshly stocked trout that have filtered into the catch and
release area from above. Blue Wing Olives (sz 16-20), Winter
Caddis (sz 18-22), and Midges (sz 22-32) have been the most
successful patterns.
********
Sunday 4/2/06 - The Farmington is currently
200cfs. The past few days have brought good luck on Blue
Wing Olives (sz 22-26) and Winter Caddis (sz 18-22) in the
morning, followed by Midges (sz 22-32), and larger Blue Wing
Olives (sz 16-20) in the afternoon. Streamers have been
productive subsurface, especially in the Burlington Catch
& Release area.
********
Wednesday 3/29/06 - The Farmington is
currently 200cfs. Anglers continue to have good luck using
Grey Stoneflies (sz 14-18), Winter Caddis (sz 18-22), Blue
Wing Olives (sz 16-20) and Midges (22-32).
********
Tuesday 3/38/06 - The Farmington is
currently 200cfs. The fishing has been good over the past
couple of days with most of the trout caught on the surface
being caught in a combination of Winter Caddis (sz 18-22),
Blue Wing Olives (sz 16-20), and Midges (sz 22-32)
********
Sunday 3/26/06 - The Farmington is currently
200cfs. Yesterday brought good fishing on Winter Caddis (sz
18-22), Midges (sz 22-32) and Blue Wing Olives (sz 16-20).
Streamers, such as White Wooly Buggers, Grey Ghost, and
Olive Zonkers were working as well.
********
Saturday 3/25/06 - The Farmington is
currently 200cfs. The upper catch & release area has received
some fresh trout recently, making Church Pool a haven for
dryfly fishing during March. Most of the successful anglers
are using some combination of Midges (sz 22-32), Blue Wing
Olives (sz 16-20), Winter/Summer Caddis (sz 18-22), and Tiny
Black Stoneflies (sz 24-28). Wooly Buggers have been working
well in most areas of the river, but particularly well in
Church Pool and in the Burlington section of catch &
release.
