Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
72
North Country Angler's Tip of the Week
Fish below dams for non stop action
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
Lopstick Lodge Outfitters5-Day Outlook as of 7/25/25
Flows have stabilized. Fish from Errol to Pontook Dam. Caddis hatches are prolific
Techniques & Tips as of 7/25/25
Wade into river and cast caddis flies back along river edges to catch trout waiting for spent bugs. Sling streamers in search of bait fish eating trout
Local Species Available Year round from Sawmill dam in Berlin to Maine From Berlin points north January 1st to October 15th
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Brook
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Brown
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and Rainbow trout
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Landlocked Salmon
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and Small-mouth Bass
North Country Angler's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Elk Wing Caddis | black | 16-20 |
Bead Head Zug Bug | natural | 10-16 |
Spotlight Caddis Emerger | natural | 12-16 |
TH Duracell Jig | natural | 12-16 |
Rosenbauer Wire Caddis Larva | olive | 12-14 |
MOP Fly | various | 10 |
Flashback Hares Ear Nymph | natural | 12-18 |
Stimulator | variuos | 6-10 |
AD's Better Bait fish | black/white | 4 |
Black Caddis | natural | 16-22 |
North Country Angler'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