Fishing Season: January 1st through October15th, Pike fishing after that til it gets to cold.

Upper Connecticut River - NH

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

37

Points North Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Pick your nice days. Please be courteous to your fellow anglers. Treat these fish gently and tread lightly. The flows have bumped slightly up. This should get the fish moving a little bit. Pike scouting has begun. Subtle and gentle presentations.

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Map of Upper Connecticut River

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Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

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5-Day Outlook as of 4/29/25

The forecast for this week is get out and go fishing. The days look good, maybe a little to nice, but the higher flows will help that. It will also encourage Salmon to start moving.

Techniques & Tips as of 4/29/25

Nymphing, either indicator or Euro styles. Swinging Streamers. >~}~}}'>

Local Species Available January 1st through October15th, Pike fishing after that til it gets to cold.

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    Trout

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    Salmon

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    Pike

Points North Outfitters's Recommended Fly Patterns

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

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Gray Ghost Streamer Gray 6
Bead Head Caddis Pupa Olive 14
TH Duracell Jig Purple 16
Rojo Midge Red 16
Soft Hackle Streamer Olive 6
Winni Smelt White 6
Micro Egg Orange 14
Shaky Worm Red 14
Soft Hackle Streamers Gray 6
Black Ghost Marabou Black 6

Gray Ghost Streamer

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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.