Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
39
Bert Ouellette's Tip of the Week
The Housatonic River is 1500 CFS Spring is here and the river has stayed in good shape throughout the mile winter we had. The state did a very good job of stocking good quality fish we will have a great early fishing season. Spiked boots, wader belt,wading staff and polarized sunglasses are highly recommend when fishing the Housatonic River. Fishydude.com
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 3/21/23
Seasonal temperatures predicted for the next 7days with chance of precipitation mid week. fishydude.com
Techniques & Tips as of 3/21/23
Caution should be taken when fishing the Housatonic. Nymphing Egg patterns, small, slender black stones, caddis pupa‘s and small nymph patterns have been very productive. Swinging streamers slow in the deeper pool has been hooking up On warmer days there are some hatches of early dark stones black or brown size 14-18 Small Bluewing olives, size 20-24 starting around 2 PM on the warmer days. . 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