Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
74
Bert Ouellette's Tip of the Week
The Housatonic River is at 397 CFS and water temperatures are now averaging above 70°. It is time to switch over to smallmouth bass fishing and give the trout a break till fall when the water temperatures are below 68° Trout start to stress and water temperatures 68° and above. The smallmouth bass bite has been good on streamers and on the warm days the popper bite is starting to turn on. 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 6/29/25
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Techniques & Tips as of 6/29/25
Water temperature is starting to get to warm to fish for trout it is now time to fish for Smallmouth bass, northern Pike, and carp. Streamers and all colors are working well for smallmouth bass with poppers starting to work with the warmer water temperatures. Carp can be a lot of fun on a fly rod using small crayfish patterns and leach patterns work best. Be safe Get out on the river and 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