Upper Connecticut River - NH

• Gray Ghost Streamer

• Bead Head Caddis Pupa

• 

  TH Duracell Jig

• 

  Tunghead Stonefly

• Soft Hackle Streamer

• Winni Smelt

Points North Outfitters's Recommended Gear

• Best Leader:

  

  Super Strong Plus Leaders

• Best Tippet:

  

  SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools

• Best Fly Fishing Rod:

  

  5-Weight 9' Fly Rod

• Best Floating Fly Line:

  Trout Easy Mend WF Fly Line

• Best Sinking Fly Line:

  Coldwater Intermediate

Description: About Upper Connecticut River

The Upper Connecticut River starts at the Canadian border. From there it travels through the Connecticut Lakes providing wade-able fishing in the river in between the lakes, most notable the 'Trophy Stretch' between First Lake and Lake Francis. From Lake Francis, the river widens. the river is wade-able to West Stewartstown NH / Canaan VT but from there down stream, the river is best accessed by driftboat, canoe or kayak. Browns, rainbows and brook trout inhabit the waters above and below Lake Francis while landlock salmon live primarily in the river between the lakes.

Nearest Airport:

MHT

Hatches:

Mayflies, Stones, Smelt Patterns

Best Time to Fish:

All Day

Best Stretch:

Between First Connecticut Lake and Lake Francis also down below Lake Francis.

Best Access:

The majority of land in Pittsburg is in some sort of conservation easement and it is open to the public, unless it is PHYSICALLY POSTED. Lots of public and designated access points.