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. There are plenty of options,small streams, ponds the main stream of the Connecticut, below Lake Francis. The flows are great for wading, Trout floats and floats for Pike.
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Points North Outfitters5-Day Outlook as of 10/9/25
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. The end of the Trout season is coming up. Some Salmon are moving in.
Techniques & Tips as of 10/9/25
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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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): |
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Headlight 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 |
Points North Outfitters's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
4-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Trout Easy Mend WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Coldwater Intermediate