White River - VT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

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The White continues to drop and your usual spots may be too low. Our guides are exploring our low water spots and are able to walk to spots that you ussually can't get to. Water temps are dropping overnight but quickly getting to 70 degrees with warm, direct sunlight. The river is running warm in the afternoons, so please consider giving the trout a rest until the river cools. If you are targeting trout, all tactics are in play this time of year. Go to nymphs this time of year are going to be isonychia, blue winged olive, and large/small stonefly patterns. These are going to be the most prevalent insect in the drift. For dry flies it's going to be isonychia's and blue winged olives as well. Keep the terrestrials in your rotation as well, fish can be caught on hoppers and beetles through the early fall. Keep an eye out for flying ant hatches on the last warm days of the summer and fall, ant hatches can be quite exciting to fish! Steamers of all sizes and colors have been producing. Pick your days when streamer fishing, overcast days when the water is off color is going to be your best bet. With low and clear water your approach needs to be slow. Longer leaders can help with this. Observing before stepping into the water is crucial. There are great opportunities to target smallmouth bass right now, and their post spawn behavior makes for some thrilling eats. To find bass, fish areas with structure, shade, and ambush points like rock ledges and drop-offs. Topwater flies like poppers, sliders and divers have been producing quality fish, while streamers will give you the most consistent bass action across all age classes of fish. Frogs, tadpoles, crayfish, terrestrial insects and baitfish are some of the best forages to imitate when looking for bass this time of year. Low and clear water make these fish tricky to fool, so be sure to lengthen your leaders and practice a slow, stealthy approach. Midweek and Weekend updates can be found on Instagram/Facebook at @woodstockfishingguides. THE FLY SHOP @ THE WOODSTOCK INN & RESORT is open daily from 9am-5pm. We are located in our Spring/Summer/Fall location in the Activity Center (located behind the Woodstock Inn & Resort on Cross Street). After Hours: September 19th 5:30-7 PM Join our Orvis Endorsed Guide Team and learn Basic Fly Casting and other fundamentals (equipment, gear & strategy), plus a different advanced topic at each gathering! Interested in Fly Tying? Socialize and meet other anglers and “talk fishing.” These events are free and open to the public. Please RSVP, walk-ins are welcome as space allows! Call 802-457-5530 or email fish@woodstockinn.com These events are free and open to the public. Please RSVP, walk-ins are welcome as space allows! Call 802-457-5530 or email fish@woodstockinn.com

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