Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
39
North Country Angler's Tip of the Week
Rig your streamer rod and get ready for holdover brown trout.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 4/18/24
River is at runoff stage. Fish headwaters while waiting for river to reach fishable levels.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/18/24
Streamers are a best bet to begin the season
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 Crystal Soft Hackle | standard | 12-16 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | olive | 4-10 |
Orvis CJ Nymph | asst | 12-18 |
Cone Head Muddler Minnow | natural | 4-10 |
Moodah Poodah | light/dark | 4-10 |
MOP Flies | various | 10 |
Mickey Finn | asst | 6-10 |
Lynch's Double D Streamer | standard | 2-6 |
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