Fishing Season: Year-round

Miller's River - MA

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

72

Jay Aylward's Tip of the Week

Water is on the drop over here and the fishing has been responding well with the increase in temps. We have been seeing good numbers of caddis and stoneflies. Nymphing has been productive and the streamer bite has been good also. Smaller streamers have also been hooking some nice fish. . www.handmadeangler.com

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Map of Miller's River

Water Flow Data

5-Day Outlook as of 5/2/24

Looks good, with some warm sunny days on the horizon, the nymphing should stay really strong and keep your eyes peeled for risers.

Techniques & Tips as of 5/2/24

Nymph and streamer rigs

Local Species Available Year-round

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    Smallmouth

Jay Aylward's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Hopper N/A
Turk's Tarantula N/A
Splitsville Beetle N/A
Schultzy's Low Water Crayfish N/A
Krystal Bugger N/A
Cone Head Muddler Minnow N/A

Hopper

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Description: About Miller's River

The Miller's river is a famous trout river drawing European fly anglers as early as 1860. Things are a little different now compared to those historical accounts. But there are LOTS of bugs in the river and maintains its seclusion, beauty, and technical fishing. Because most of the river is surrounded by Oaks and Hemlocks, there is a tannin stain that disguises the true depth of the water. This river responds quickly to precipitation events, and may take an extra day or two to come back into shape. So be sure to check the flows before you head out. There are many browns and brookies in this river, and the state stocks rainbows. The trout fishing is best early and late season. There are good hatches of hendricksons, march browns, yellow sallies, caddis, and sulphers. This is a great smallmouth fishery. During and around the hot weather target the robust smallies located in this river. These fish are typically targeted in lower water and using a long leader with hoppers is really fun.

Nearest Airport:

Logan

Hatches:

Hendrickson Caddis Sulpher trico

Best Time to Fish:

Early and late