Fishing Season: Open year-round

Swift River - MA

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

45

Jay Aylward's Tip of the Week

The fish over here are still educated, but with some new recruits being put in, there should be opportunities. With this weeks cloud over, I would expect better fishing, than the full summer of full sun and zero cloud cover. I would expect to still see some terestrials around, so make use of that dry dropper technique to fish any of the shallower spots especially over weed beds. Nymph the runs between vegetation and keep your eyes peeled for cloud-cover inspired BWO’s Reports of some really nice fish coming out of this system right now. Fish are educated at this point, so bring your patience and A-game,

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Map of Swift River

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5-Day Outlook as of 9/23/25

Looks good, Especially with this cool down coming.

Techniques & Tips as of 9/23/25

I would say nymphing would be your best technique over here.

Local Species Available Open year-round

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    Trout

Jay Aylward's Recommended Fly Patterns

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

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Sparkle Dun N/A
Pale Morning Dun Thorax N/A
Dave's Cricket N/A
Flying Ant N/A
Bead Head Prince N/A
Lightning Bug N/A

Sparkle Dun

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Description: About Swift River

The Swift River is the outflow of the Quabbin reservoir, and is a bottom released body of water and remains cold year round. This ultra-gin clear river offers challenging opportunities for above average browns, bows, and brookies. The clarity of the water makes it look shallower than it is. Small flies and light tippets are key on this river. It sees a lot of pressure and the fish are educated. BE patient and persistent and you will be landing fish over there.

Nearest Airport:

Boston

Hatches:

BWO's Midge's Sulphers Hoppers/crickets Tricos

Best Time to Fish:

Early and late

Best Stretch:

Above the Rt. 9 Bridge

Best Access:

Route 9 Bridge