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

Upper Connecticut River - NH

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

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Points North Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Every day is a good day. Please be courteous to your fellow anglers, everybody should have their own space.Treat these fish gently and tread lightly. Take water temps, 70 degrees for trout is to warm. There are plenty of other options. Cold water is easy to find, Below Lake Francis, and Headwater Streams. The flows are great for wading, Trout floats and floats for Pike, Bass. Please be aware of water temps.

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5-Day Outlook as of 8/13/25

The forecast for this week is Fishing Headwater Streams, below Murphy Dam, Bass fishing. We need a steady rain to get fresh water and to keep the water temps down and levels good. Smallmouth Bass fishing is great right now, and is a great alternative when the temps get warm. Still plenty of cold water below Murphy Dam.

Techniques & Tips as of 8/13/25

Nymphing, either indicator or Euro styles. This is Hopper season also some Caddis and Mayflies, Swinging Streamers. >~}~}}'>

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

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Points North Outfitters's Recommended Fly Patterns

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

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Elk Wing Caddis Tan 14
Bead Head Soft Hackle Hare's Ear Nymph Natural 14
TH Duracell Jig Purple 16
Rojo Midge Red 16
Soft Hackle Streamer Olive 6
Mop Flies Tan 10
Adam's Purple Parachute Purple 14
Peeper Popper Yellow 8
Soft Hackle Streamers Gray 6
Millers Caddis Tan 14

Elk Wing Caddis

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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:

There are plenty of options in Pitttsburg. Small Streams, Ponds or 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.