Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
53
Bert Ouellette's Tip of the Week
The Housatonic River is 2210 CFS. Extreme caution should be taken when enter the river at this level. It is best to fish the smaller rivers and streams in the area. Bug Hatches are light and sporadic. Bluewing olives, Tan Caddis, ISO’s The Hatches should start to pick up as fall weather is here. The smallmouth bass fishing is still very good! Stripping and swinging streamers in all colors have been getting the bite. Have fun out there Spiked boots, wader belt,wading staff and polarized sunglasses are highly recommend when fishing the Housatonic River. Fishydude.com
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5-Day Outlook as of 10/3/23
Sunny with warmer air temperature is predicted for the next couple days fishydude.com
Techniques & Tips as of 10/3/23
Caution should be taken if entering the rivers stay close to the rivers edge do not attempt to enter the fast or deep water. It is best to fish the smaller rivers and streams in the area. Once the Housatonic drops down to a safe level there has been sporadic Hatches of Blue wing olives,Tan Caddis and ISO’s. Nymphing has been very productive and the streamer bite has been good with the fall weather moving in the Hatches should start to pick up. Smallmouth Bass fishing is still very good. Streamers and all sizes and colors have been getting a bite! Fall is a great time to fish for Trout ,Smallmouth bass,Pike and Carp. Have fun out there! Fishydude.com
Local Species Available All season
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Trout
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Smallmouth bass
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pike
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carp.
Bert Ouellette's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Blue Winged Olive | Blue wing olives | 20-26 |
Sparkle Dun | ISO Brown | 12-14 |
Elk Wing Caddis | Tan Caddis | 16-18 |
Flying Ant | Black/Red | 18-24 |
Stonefly Nymph | Black / Golden | 6 /14 |
Pheasant Tail Nymph | natural | 12-22 |
Fly Formerly Known As Prince | Golden -Brown | 10-12 |
Bead Head Caddis Pupa | tan/brown | 16-18 |
Caddis Larvae | Green / tan | 14-18 |
Wolly Bugger | BLK / Brown ? olive | 6-10 |
Bert Ouellette's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line