River Report:
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7/26/24
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River in great shape for SMB and Pike. Get after it!
Report hasn't really changed this month. Fishing is great, period!
White Flies are going as well...
We are in summer mode on the Housatonic River. The water is too warm to safely target trout as they huddle in the tributaries for cooler water. Thermal refuges are closed to fishing as well. But don't despair! The small bass fishing on the river is 100% outstanding!! Crayfish patterns and top water (we are loaded with patterns) is a great way to target these hard fishing fish. Spin gear with all kinds of ammo (store is filled with possibilities) is also extremely effective. You could easily bump into a Pike as well. Wet wading the river in the summer at low flow is a great way to experience and fish the river! We sell extreme flip flops with toe guard and changeable soles that are perfect for the river and everyday use.
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We can drift the river throughout the summer regardless how low the water level gets for SMB and Pike. "Treat a Friend to a Bend" Book a driftboat trip spin fishing or fly fishing and hit the upper and/or lower sections of the Housatonic! Great way to spend a Half or Full Day! The boat is for 1 or 2 anglers.
River at 296cfs.
This Spring season was fantastic for both trout and bass (repeat of last year). The conditions were excellent, some might say the water was too high at times, but for a boat guide like myself, it could not have been better for weeks on end. Anglers who took advantage of a guide trip on the boat crushed fish all Spring. All methods worked well and hatches were decent. Big fish were boated up to 21" trout and 17.5" SMB.
The fish were solid hard fighting trout and bass with big bellies coming to the net all season. These fish have been hard to control even after landing, they were red hot this Spring! Anglers have been very happy! SMB will continue to be the summer target of choice and for good reason- they fight hard, run, jump and love to eat stuff!
Conditions have been very cooperative this season and we are having another outstanding fishing season. Repeat of the phenomenal last year for trout and bass. Holdover rate is proving to be excellent. We are seeing several very big trout coming out of the river this year. Big fish are there! Loaded with Night Crawlers, Garlic Night Crawlers and Trout worms. We have shiners in the tank.
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