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

Upper Connecticut River - NH

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

59

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, 64 degrees for trout is great. There are plenty of options. Cold water is easy to find, Below Lake Francis, and Headwater Streams, Ponds. The flows are great for wading, Trout floats and floats for Pike, Bass.

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Map of Upper Connecticut River

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Points North Outfitters

5-Day Outlook as of 9/30/25

The forecast for this week is Fishing Headwater Streams, below Murphy Dam, the Trophy Stretch and Floats. The water is extremely low. The fish are going to be spooky. Use small nondiscript flies with very little flash. Slow presentations.

Techniques & Tips as of 9/30/25

Nymphing, either indicator or Euro styles. We are still using Hopper and attractant patterns, also 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):
Low Rider CDC & Elk Caddis Tan 14
Sedgehammer Olive 16
TH Duracell Jig Purple 16
Rojo Midge Red 16
Soft Hackle Streamer Olive 6
Tung Belly Worm Red 10
Adam's Purple Parachute Purple 14
Peeper Popper Yellow 8
Soft Hackle Streamers Gray 6
Jiggy Pat's Black 10

Low Rider CDC & Elk Caddis

Our caddis flies are designed for a wide range of trout-fishing situations.

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Points North Outfitters's Recommended Gear

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.