Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
70
Orvis Manchester's Tip of the Week
Check the temps! and fist at first light. The water temps are getting high and you may want to think about fishing for some warm water species.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 7/18/25
Warm temps continue but there are some cool nights in the forecast so keep your thermometers handy and have a back up plan.
Techniques & Tips as of 7/18/25
Nymps and Dry Flies
Local Species Available Vermont and New York OPEN
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Trout
Orvis Manchester's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Tunghead Pheasant Tail | brown/Rust | # 12-16 |
Bead Head Hare's Ear Nymph | Natural | #12-14 |
Bead Head Stonefly | N/A | #14-16 |
Zonker | White | 4-8 |
Parachute Adams | Rust | 12-14 |
Rust Spinners | rust | 12-14 |
Sulphur Parachute | White | 14-16 |
Mosquito Dry Fly | Olive | 14-16 |
Sulpher | Pale Yellow | 16 |
Tunghead Pheasant Tail
Adding tungsten beads to mayfly patterns is relatively new.
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Item #144J
Orvis Manchester'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