Fishing Reports
Freshwater: Updated 2/3/12
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| 339 | Those of you who frequent the Swift know that the river has been going through a bit of a personality change as of late. Sustained high water, landlocked salmon...it's starting to resemble something that you'd find in the Pacific Northwest...not in our backyard (at least not in the last 150 years or so). There are two camps...those who long for the days of low, slow, cold water filled with large yet picky trout and those who have taken up the challenge and have adapted their approach and have been rewarded with spectacular fishing. It won't last forever folks...and it may not happen like this again for a very long time. Grab your streamer box, put on an extra layer of wool socks and get out there and enjoy it while it lasts. | forecast | |
| Farmington |
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The Farmington is high, there are no two ways about it. Is it unfishable? Not for the adventurous. The key is safety. Are you a good wader? Are you familiar with the bottom structure of the stretch you are about to fish? Do you always bring a wading staff? Do you know your limits? If so...go ahead and give it a shot. Be advised that in high water conditions on the Farmington, sometimes the best tactic is to not even get in the water and to fish the nearside undercuts from up on the bank. Fish will tuck right up into a hole in the bank to get out of the current and if you get in the water they will spook and take off. Take it slow and deliberate and use discretion when fishing high water conditions. If you're unsure at all, wait until you see flows in the 400 range. |
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The Squannacook may be the only pseudo-consistent game in town right now. The flow is high but the fish are sticking around and the reports have been good. Streamers worked slowly or soft-hackled nymphs have been taking fish as of late. If you're looking to get a trout fix...it's worth a shot and time is slowly running out. |
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We love Fall fishing on the Millers as much as the next guy but this is getting ridiculous. The last time the river was at 500cfs we were all wearing shorts and covered in bug spray. Time will tell if we get a chance to wet a line here before next Spring but we've stopped holding our breath. |
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The Assabet has been been the victim of high water now for about a month. Patience is a virtue and we're thinking that when the water does recede, it will be fun to get out and do a little exploring here. One thing is for sure...any fish left over haven't seen a fly in a while... |
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