Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
46°
Water Temp:
43
Bert Ouellette's Tip of the Week
The Housatonic River is at 5850 CFS. Extreme caution should be taking at level no one should enter the river it is dangerous even to go near the bank of the Housatonic. Once we get back to a safe river flow the Nymphing has been good throughout the river and the streamer bite is starting to turn on with the warmer water temps. There are some hatches of midges and early dark stones on the warmer days. I have not seen any fish feeding on the surface in the last couple days. The smallmouth bass fishing is starting to pick up with pre-spawn bass on 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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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 3/24/24
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Techniques & Tips as of 3/24/24
Nymphing has been good using small nymphs, Small slender black stones, Caddis pupa, Midge pupa, Scuds and egg patterns. The streamer bite is starting to pick up with the warmer water temp. 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