Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
24°
Water Temp:
49
Dave Kolesar's Tip of the Week
Streams will reopen January 1st and ponds will reopen the fourth Saturday in April.
Directions open in app
Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 4/22/24
Cold and high water conditions throughout NH currently. Streams are fishable and lakes/ponds will open Saturday the 27th for trout fishing.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/22/24
Try nymphs, streamers, or dries
Local Species Available January 1 - October 15
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Brook
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brown
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rainbow trout
Dave Kolesar's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head Prince | N/A | 12-16 |
Bead Head Caddis Pupa | tan, gray, green | 12-18 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | black or olive | 8 |
Pale Morning Dun Thorax | white | 8 |
Partridge and orange | N/A | 12-16 |
Black nose dace | N/A | 6-8 |
Adams | gray | 10-18 |
Elk Wing Caddis | tan, black | 14-18 |
Wooduck and orange | N/A | 6-10 |
Black Ghost streamer | N/A | 6-8 |
Dave Kolesar'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:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line