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

Upper Connecticut River - NH

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

50

Points North Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Trout season is Closed for Northern New Hampshire. Thank you all for such another great year. We are still Scouting and Booking trips for Pike while the weather permits.

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Map of Upper Connecticut River

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Points North Outfitters

5-Day Outlook as of 11/4/25

Trout Season is Closed. Pike trips for the rest of October into November.

Techniques & Tips as of 11/4/25

Intermediate and Sinking lines. Decent size streamers 4/0 and up, some are articulated, up to 10 inches. >~}~}}'>

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):
Pike Bunny White 5/0
Half And Half Red/White 4/0
Swinging D Olive 4/0
Rojo Midge Red 16
Articulated Streamers White 4/0
Articulated Streamers Red/White 4/0
Adam's Purple Parachute Purple 14
Peeper Popper Yellow 8
Soft Hackle Streamers Gray 6
Jiggy Pat's Black 10

Pike Bunny

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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:

Streamers. Fallfish, Sucker and Perch patterns.

Best Time to Fish:

All Day

Best Stretch:

Various Ponds, Lakes, and different sections of the Connecticut rivers.

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 access.