River Report
River Report:
We will update our reports as much as possible throughout the season. For the most honest and up to date information, send us an email to sportsmensconnection@yahoo.com or call the store at 860-592-0130. We will be happy to provide the current river conditions, hatches and how the bite is going for all species. Please follow us on Instagram
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4/25/25
Open 5 days per week in April, 9-4, Wednesday-Sunday (Saturday 8-4). Will go to 7 days/week, looks like starting May 5. We are loaded with inventory for the fishing season. Starting to book guide trips as well, so give a call for best availability!
The Housatonic River is prime and ready for the taking. Great time of year to catch a very big fish! Been getting mixed reports, which is not unusual for this time of year. Great weekend for streamers, love throwing them on cloudy days!
State will be stocking TMA on Monday.
River at 892cfs and dropping, wading time (and drifting time!). River now in shape, time to get after it! Early stoneflys are here so good sign! Start drifting nymphs like stones, mayfly, smaller stuff. Also work streamers at different paces and angles. Hendricksons per usual are a big question mark. Green Caddis in early May is definitely go time! Spring has sprung in the NW corner, seeing lots of turkeys with season opener on Wednesday, Ill be out there looking for a gobbler before I open up the store. Kent Falls and Macedonia Brook were stocked, lots of anglers having fun at those spots. Shepaug has been fishing well, good reports out of there.
If we follow last two years, we are in for a great season. The Housatonic River was awesome 2023 & 2024. Lets hope for good conditions, flows, holdover rate and aggressive Small Mouth Bass!
