Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
48
North Country Angler's Tip of the Week
Get dry flies ready. Hendrickson, Mirus, and Gray Drakes will hatch evenings.
Directions open in app
Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 6/23/25
River temp is approaching 64 degrees. Hatches will begin in earnest.
Techniques & Tips as of 6/23/25
Size 12 Hedrickson or red quill with a size 16 hatching pupa dropper.
Local Species Available Late March through mid-October
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Brook
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Brown
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and Rainbow Trout
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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Bead Head Prince | standard | 12-16 |
Gold Bead Hare's Ear Nymph | olive | 12-16 |
Orvis CJ Nymph | asst | 16-20 |
Conehead Rubber Bugger | black/olive | 6-10 |
Saco Spinner | light/dark | 12 |
MOP Flies | various | 10 |
Adams Parachute Dry Fly | pink | 12-16 |
Red Quill | standard | 12-16 |
Biathlete | white | 4 |
Humungous | white/black | 10 |
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