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River Report
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
River Temp. = 58
FLOW @ 757 cfs
Well, another bluebird morning here. Abundant sun again for today with no breeze like yesterday. It is apparent that the fishing is also getting better with each passing day. The green caddis are abundant , and the fish are responding accordingly, and are strapping it on. On top or below, you will take them.It wont be long before we have March Browns and Grey Fox, probably by the weekend, if not sooner,. The flow is the lowest of the year, the water is clear, the fish are rising. Good day to call in sick or or tell the boss someonde died, and get up here. Scattered rain and showers for tomorrow through Sunday so now is the TIME !!
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
River Temp. = 57
FLOW @ 819 cfs
So we dodged another potential weather event as the rains passed to the south. Now , we have a classic, picture perfect morning here , sunny, no wind, and great water conditions. Today should really get the bugs going and with the lowest flow of the season I expect the fish to get a lot more interested in comming to the surface. As this hatch has only been on for a few day`s now, look for the surface feeding to be on emergers, or pupae just below. I will float tomorrow and will have a better handle on it then , as i myself have not been out much on the river yet. So this is what we have been waiting for, get up if you can
Monday, May 12th, 2008
River Temp.-57
FLOW @ 850 cfs
It appears we dodged another bullet with the rain. Most of it is to the south and should not effect us here. Windy and overcast and COOL
this am. Not a great day for dry fly action , but , the fish still gotta eat, so get something down below the surface. Honestly, a Golden Stonefly Nymph, size # 8 to 12 , has been bringing in a lot of fish, espically the Rainbows which cant seem to resist those flies. Green caddis larva also, along with the usual generic Pheasant Tail ,(various sizes) and Blk. Stones, dont be afraid to go BIG ! All weekens BIG streamers bringing in BIG fish. So...get some. The river continues to go down , and the Green Caddis are in bloom, so the next few days should be taken advantage of. I plan to . C U
Sunday May 11, 2008
River Temp. = 57
FLOW @ 942 cfs
A fair fishing day yesterday. By the middle of the afternoon the green caddis were starting to come off in fair numbers, with sporadic rising here and there. It will only get better the next few days, as the hatch gets into full swing. One of the best times of the year to be on this river is green caddis time. Green larva and pupae working well now, as well as Golden stonefly nymph, which are killers here . Bright and sunny at the moment. What a day it is gonna be. Happy Mothers Day.
Saturday May 10, 2008
River Temp.= 59
FLOW @ 950 cfs
About 1/2 inch of rain measured here in the last 24 hrs. The river has not been effected , and continue`s to drop, slowly. A beautiful morning here, the sun is out. Looks like it might be a nice day after all. The Hendrickson is about over , maybe some residiual spinners here and there . For the most part we are waiting for the caddis to get fully going. These fish should start rising any time now. Nymphs-streamers will do it for now. Green Caddis larva also will bring em to the net. Lot`s of folk`s headin out , a good day to be here ! Tightlines
Friday, May 9th, 2008
FLOW @ 981 cfs
River Temp.= 59
A little rain the last 24 hrs, on and off. Nothing much to measure. The river is actually in fine shape. Crystal clear water and fine flows. For this time of year that is all we can ask for. The bug, has been here and there , depending on where you go. Some see it, others dont. There still should be some spectacular spinner falls, if it ever warms up again. Mother`s Day is Sunday, and coincides with the green caddis, which is already around . So we wait for better weather, as the conditions cant get any better in the river . NYMPH`s and STREAMERS , low and slow, when they are not rising.
Wednesday, May 6th, 2008
FLOW @ 1,170 cfs
River Temp.= 56
River for the next few days will be in ideal condition. With water flows reaching 1,000 cfs you can wade almost the entire river except for the pools. Yesterday was the first day that we saw a few fishing slashing at Caddis. The next few days should be the start of the Caddis hatch. No Grey Fox or March Brown spotted as of yet. They should be due in the next 7-10 days. Rainbow fishing below the bridge in Cornwall continues to be on fire with Nymphs and Streamers resulting in the bigger catches. New rain for the weekend coming in we could use a little but not a lot. We'd rather have too much water than no water. Tightlines! Moe
Tuesday, May 5th, 2008
FLOW @ 1,230 cfs
River Temp. = 54
Fishing has picked up again since the high water has dissipated. River temp. is creeping back up and this has turned on the fishing. We are expecting the Green Bodied Caddis anyday. Nymph and Streamer fisherman continue to do the best. New rains coming near the end of the week to ensure good flows for the remainder of the month.
Sunday May 4, 2008
River Temp. = 50
FLOW @ 1550 cfs
Rain again last night , pretty hard hard actually. My rain gauge broke so I have no accurate measurement. The river is about the same as yesterday. Those out yesterday did a few here and there on streamers mostly. No surface activity for a few day`s now. We need the sun to come back, and the bugs will re-appear also. There should be some spinner activity when it warms up a little . Ah, spring in New England .
Saturday May 3, 2008
River Temp. = 50
FLOW @ 1550 cfs
A good rain again last night , and very cool around here yesterday and today. Some bugs seen during yesterday afternoon , but nothing on them. Fish were caught on streamers, and nymphs. Our water temp. has gone from 62 a week ago to 50 today. That will slow it down a bit, as it was getting too hot, too early anyway. So cooler weather and rainy in the forecast, but as long as this flow remains where it is now or lower, it would be worth comming up . The river is chock full of fish after the supplement of around 8000 last week . Caddis that had started to hatch early last week , seem to be on hold with the change in temp. Large streamers are the ticket , and I mean LARGE ! The bigger the better. Size # 6 for starters. The stockies seem to be chasing these, and the holdovers love a full plate of food, so give it to em. Burrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday May 2, 2008
River Temp. = 55
FLOW @ 1650 cfs {dropping}
The river is dropping , but... more rain on the way for today and the weekend. We will keep you posted. The Hendrickson continue`s to come off, although in less numbers when it is cool like it has been for the last few day`s . A typical Hendrickson season, just when things look good , we get slammed with water. Spring in New England, got to love it. Nothing really to report in the way of spinner falls, not when it`s this cold. So , we wait. The flow is really not that bad today, and if you brave it the nymph and streamer fishing could be good. Stop by the shop, we have changed it around. Look foreward to seeing everyone. Shmorsgaboard time is not far off.
Wednesday, April 30th
River temp 55 degrees
Flow 2400 cfs and crested
River is off color but coming down. More light rain forecasted for the end of the week and the weekend. We'll have to wait and see what the weatherman says about new rain totals so stay tuned.
Tuesday April 29th
River temp 60
flow 2,ooo cfs
Much needed rain has come to the Housy,River is browning up,this will ensure good flows for most of May, some rain is expected later this week let's see. Some Green Caddis have been spotted, Hendrickson still strong with good spinner falls, Streamer and nymph fish still best bet for larger trout.
Sunday April 27, 2008
River Ttmp. = 62
FLOW @ 757 cfs
Yesterday was hit or miss depending on who you talked to. Some " killed em " others struggled . That`s fishin ! Could not ask for better conditions, but... rain is on the way. It looks like Monday we will get a good soakin. We need it , the river needs it , and our lawn and plants need it, so it is a win win situatation., Not too many spinners last night as it was cold , look for them this morning if it ever warms up. A light shower wet the ground overnight , and it is cool and overcast here. These are the day`s I like, as the lower light makes the fish less weary. So come give it a shot. Stop in or e-mail us with your report, it is a mixed bag so far this season. We are just getting going !!
Saturday April 26, 2008
River Temp. = 62
FLOW @ 812 cfs
Yesterday was a banner day for most, Nymph fisherman are getting the most action by far. The Hendrickson is out in droves. Surface action getting better each day. Lots of spinners around all day too, and a good flight of egg layers last night around 6-7 pm. They stocked heavily yesterday, and she is full of fish. Hendrickson Nymphs, Emergers, Dry, and spinner are the ticket. Generic nymphs and streamers also will do the trick. Getting worried a little about the lack of rain, we need some, to regulate our water temp. a little. Oh, by thwe way the Green Caddis , normally not around till Mothers Day, has made an appearance, and the fish are eating them also, in the larval and energer stages. So instead of only 1 insect we have 2 or so , choices , choices. This makes it a little tricktyin knowing what fly to use. If YOU see subtle rise forms most likely they are on the Hendrickson, splashy rises usually indicate CAddis activity. Hope thAT HELPS.
Thursday April 25, 2008
River Temp. = 62
FLOW @ 900 CFS
Things could not be better here . Perfect flow, clairity, and temp. have made it a spring to remember , so far. The bug is out good, and the fish are finally responding on top. Good numbers of spinners seen this am , but i dont know if they fell last night or not, but they will tonight and over the weekend we should be into heavy spinner flights and falls. If you ever wondered what a blizzard hatch looked like be here over the weekend, by 1 pm , in the water , and keep your eye`s open. The spinner fall , later in the day/evening is
something to see . All in all cant say enough about how good it is at the moment. Now is the TIME !!!!
Wednesday April 23, 2008
River Temp. = 58
FLOW @ 1050
Well, the Hendrickson popped pretty good on Sun. afternoon, and has been steady since then. Look for them on the water around 1 -2 pm. The fish have not really started to feed on top, a fish seen here and there , along the edges. The flow is un-believable for this time of year. Pretty clear too. The fish will be rising any time now , and we will have spinners maybe tonight. Stocking going on here this week also. This could be one of the best early seasons ever , the way it is shaping up. . We are going to have some beginner fly tying classes here this year, contact us if interested. We will keep you posted. Supposed to be in the low 80`s today.
Saturday April 19, 2008
River Temp. = 52
FLOW @ 1300 cfs
Opening Day ! A ritual for some a pilgrimage for others.. A big moment for fathers and sons, carrying on a tradition that goes back forever. For the serious fly fisherman it is meaningless, just another day to wait to pass until he is ready to play the game. Trying to fly fish on opening day is a combat experience and best not attempted by the faint of heart.. Having said this , be advised that our conditions are GooD for this time of year. The Hendrickson as been seen somewhere, just like Santa on Christmas Eve. I expect to see it soon also, and will let you know. Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.
Friday April 18, 2008
River Temp. = 52
FLOW @ 1330 cfs
We are @ 1330 cfs, the lowest in a while. The temp. indicates that we will have Hendricksons any moment. The clairity is good for this time of the year. No reports from anyone this week. Remember that the State has on line service now at the DEP website www.ct.gov/dep to purchase your fishing license. Tomorrow at 6 am it all begins. For this time of year you cant beat the weather or the conditions. 77 degrees here at 4 pm. So come on up and check it out, we will keep you posted on the bug`s.
Sunday April 13, 2008
River Temp. = 50
FLOW @ 2700 cfs
Well the rain yesterday finally pushed the river up a little, to 2700. Much cooler today, not going to get out of the 50`s here, with overcast conditions. A few out yesterday floating , caught a couple nice smallies , but no trout. They are hunkered down to the bottom in this flow. Once some bugs start, they will begin to move around. It is supposed to be cooler the next couple of day`s, maybe by the end of the week there will be some activity. We wil let you know.
Saturday April 12, 2008
River Temp. = 50
Flow @ 2500 cfs
So , the rain fell to the tune of 3/4" early this am. Violent thunderstorms here, but bright sunshine at the moment , and getting warmer. The water temp is up to 50 , and if it stay`s there we will have Hendricksons in a day or two. At the moment the river is actually lower than yesterday, but i dont know how much rain fell to the north , so we will have to wait and see what happens. We have changed the flyshop a little over the winter, and plan to open for the season next Sat. April 19. Maybe the water will be down and bugs poppin by then , would that be nice ? We will keep you posted, so stay tuned.
Friday April 11, 2007
River Temp. 48 deg.
FLOW @ 2800 cfs
Well, the flow remains high , however the warm temps of the last few day`s has brought up the river temp. to 48. It is forecasted to rain pretty good today , and over the weekend. 1-2 inches is not out of the question. That will put us back a spell as far as getting in the river. Typical spring so far. Lots of snowpack still to the north, and I predict we wont get into the river fo another 7-10 day`s at best. Look for cooler temps. to also moderate the river temp. down a little. Again , remember that you will see the Hendrickson as soon as the water gets to and stay`s at around 50. We have done some work to the shop and changed things around a little, so stop in and say hello. We will be open next Sat. for the season. Keep your fingers crossed that we dont get too much rain.
Friday April 4, 2008
River Temp.= 42
FLOW @ 3600 cfs
The flow is not going anywhere soon as we got around an inch here today. Expect it to rise. It is un-fishable now. Lots of snow still up to the north of us, and will come this way soon enough. So , it is that time of the year again. Lets see what happens. Call now to book guided trips or to sign up for the Fly Fishing School. We are not going to open this weekend due to the high water, most likely next weekend.
Saturday March 29, 2008
River Temp. = 40
FLOW @ 2400 cfs
Well so much for spring, as it is in the 20`s today with a brisk wind that makes it feel a lot cooler. She is ripping along pretty good @ 2400. Also , just to the north of us , they got substantial snow yesterday. So all indications are that there will still be runoff in the next week or to to come down the system.We will keep u posted as to what is going on here . We plan to be open at the shop on the weekend ofApril 4/5, just for Sat. & Sun, FOR NOW. STOP BY AND SAY HELLO.
MArty & Moe
Wednesday : march 26, 2006
River Temp. = 40 deg.
Flow @ 2300 cfs
Hello : Spring has made an appearance here. The snow is gone , and the temp is rising. Not too bad of a winter, the runoff appears over. The river is a little discolored, and flowing pretty good. It was another wierd season last year, for the second year in a row. Let`s keep our fingers crossed about this season. The river was stocked heavily in the Fall, and they will stock again this spring, and the river is FULL of fish . A lot of holdovers last year . There were more fish in the 18-24 " range taken last year, more than any year in recent memory. River temp. is @ 40 which is good for this time of year. Another 5 degrees and the fish will really start moving around. With the clock going ahead this year earlier, we will have more daylight in which to fish the Hendrickson spinner fall. The Hendrickson is one of the most prolific hatches you will ever see, anywhere. This insect will show up as soon as the water temp. gets to 50. We are counting the days, and it should only be another couple of weeks. We are taking reservations for Guided Trips , with our Orvis Certified Guides. Also , ws are proud to announce our recent selection by Orvis, to have their Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing School here. This is a comprehensive 2 day program , here on the river . Lodging is also available here , visit www.breadloafmountainlodge.com for information . We have Luxury cottages for rent, you must see them. You can walk 500 ft. from your cottage and have access to the best section of the river , the " Fly Fishing Only " are. We are directly across from Housatonic Meadows State Park, one of Connecticut`s finest . We will begin to up-date this site more frequently now, and daily reports can be expected by the second week of April . TIGHTLINES !!
Saturday:Jan. 12, 2008
River Temp= 36
FLOW @ 3000 cfs
Happy New Year to all. The rains of the last 24 hours has brought the river up to 3K. There had been some fishing during the last week or so, with mixed results. Thats winter fishing. As long as the air temp. is above freezing, to me , it`s worth going out , below that , forget it. So we are here waiting for the months to pass to get us to that magical time of the year. It`s not far away . What will this season bring us???? We are trying to put together a spring trip to Twin Bridges, Mt. This will be early to mid April most likely. The Skwalla stonefly is the major hatch then . There are no water issues at that time of the year , and the fish are hungry and are hard on the feed during this early hatch. Let us know ASAP if interested. It is a good time to go out there , no crowds, and more bang for the buck. So , thats all for now . We wont up-date again for a month or so .
Saturday Nov. 3, 2007
River Temp. = 48
FLOW @ 425 cfs
Well, cold and blustery here this am. Not much going on . A few anglers out yesterday , some fish caught here and there , over all tough going. Wind as high as 35 mph forecasted for here later . So , having said that , I would like to thank all the customers who have supported our shop this season. You are why we do this . Over the winter we will keep an eye on things and we will update this report when we can . After 2 tough summers , we believe that luck and mother nature will be on our side next year, and we will keep inching our way to the top position as the best trout fishing destination in the east. See you next year. {Moe}
Friday Nov. 2, 2007
River Temp. = 49
FLOW @ 450 cfs
It`s hard to believe it is Nov. the way the weather has been . The National Weather Service reported yesterday that Oct. was the warmest on record. If global warming was not on your mind, it should be. Eastern fly - fisherman should be real concerned, because our sport is a cold water, not warm water endeavor. Hopefully this moderates, and I personally believe that we are going to get hit hard with the weather over the winter. We have unbelieveable conditions at the moment, cool, crystal clear water. Very few leaves floating this morn. Lots still left on the trees, and will fall soon , maybe over the weekend as it is supposed to be windy. For all who follow this report , you know that we are a seasonal shop. Be advised that we are going to close for the winter at the end of the day tomorrow, Sat. Nov. 3, 2007. Its been another interesting season. Its a pleasure and a privilege to live this fishing bum lifestyle. To see this beautiful river on a daily basis is something special. We are all very blessed to have the ability to access this resource. I will give the conditions tomorrow morn. then there will only be an update about once a month, unless something is going on.
Tuesday Oct. 30, 2007
River Temp. = 52
FLOW @ 750 cfs
The river crested yesterday and is now on the way down. No one around yesterday so nothing in the way of first hand reports. It does look real good, and i expect the fishing to hold up another 2 weeks or so . When the water temp. gets to about 40-42 things will slow up. Long way to go as warm temps are forecasted for the next couple of day`s.
Monday Oct. 29, 2007
River Temp. = 54
FLOW @ 883 cfs
When I left yesterday the flow was at 879 cfs, so it really has not gone up much, and should start to go down today . The water does go down "very" slowly at this time of the year , as the plants dont suck as much out of the system as they do earlier in the season. The higher water should move the fish around also , as there seems to be differences in the numbers of fish from pool to pool. Water temp. down to 54. Streamer action should go into full swing. Not great out there yesterday. This is a tough one to fish when the water is rising. Still a lot of time left for us here before it gets too cold . Hard frost last night .
Sunday Oct. 28, 2007
River Temp. = 57
FLOW @ 812 cfs
We are up to 812 cfs and may go up some more. We had around 2" of rain from the storm . It knocked down lots of leaves. The water has lost about 1/2 of its visibility as a result. No reports to give as no one ventured out . Today is another day , lets see what happens.
Sayurday Oct. 27, 2007
River Temp. 58
FLOW @ 365 cfs
It rained good last night , and at 7am we have a inch and it is comming down good and the radar shows lots more on the way. Wind gusts of 40+ mph in the cards for later . Kind of tough to throw a # 24 BWO on 7X in those conditions. Tough out there yesterday. Strange? The state stocked yesterday, i saw them myself, that will help boost the numbers back from the devestation the poachers did this season. They really got us this year. We all have to pitch in a help Police our valuable resource.
Friday Oct. 26, 2007
River Temp. = 59
Flow @ 319 cfs
The USGS is reporting the flow @ 319 as of 5:30am, however the dam reports 500 cfs??? The fishing has been good the last few days, with warmer than normal temp`s for this time of the year. More rain on the way for later today and tonight , and over the weekend too??? Lets see what happens. The state DEP is stocking 4 to 6 Hundred Browns today, to supplement the population. It cant hurt.
Tuesday Oct. 23, 2007
River Temp. = 57
FLOW @ 450 cfs
It has gone down a little, and the action yesterday was good . Streamers were the ticket. Very warm here , mid 70`s. A heavy hatch of insects yesterday afternoon, all kinds of things. Iso , Cahill, Caddis, BWO. Bugs were like a cloud in the sky across from the shop, inspired by the unusually warm day . The fish did not respond accordingly , as not a lot of surface activity was observed . Today is another day. Very cloudy, looks like showers for sure this am. Is it really fall?? If not for the leaves in the water and the color in the hills you would think it was still summer.
Monday Oct. 22, 2007
River Temp = 57
FLOW @ 500cfs
I thought that it peaked out in its rise yesterday afternoon , however according to the USGS the flow has gone up a little to 500 as of 1:30pm. You know what that means , slow fishing. Lots of bugs around, some fish rising here and there . Leaves in the water . Fishing was better last week in the lower water , but once this goes down a little , we will be in really good shape.
Sunday Oct. 21, 2007
River Temp. = 56
FLOW @ 486 cfs
The river continued to rise slowly all day yesterday, and is now at 486. I expect it to level off today and begin to go down. The fishing was a off yesterday as a result. No surface activity, which is not that unusual , as our fish do not eat when the water is rising. So try nymphs and "Large" bright colored streamers today and hope for the best. As soon as it levels and begins to go down, they should strap on the feedbag again.
Saturday OCT. 20, 2007
River Temp. = 56
FLOW @ 335 cfs [rising]
Well, quite a storm here last night . 1 3/4 " of rain, and very strong winds. Lots of leaves down , as well as some tree limbs and power lines. The river is rising , now up to 335 cfs . I dont know how much they got upstream , but i do anticipate it to go up a little more . I may up-date later depending on what happens to the level. The water cant really hurt , but where was it a month or two ago when we "REALLY" needed it! The fishing is and has been good and is expected to get better , what else can I say.
Friday Oct. 19, 2007
River Temp. = 56
FLOW @ 332 cfs
They must have had some rain upstream as the flow has gone up to 332 cfs. She is still "gin" clear, and looking good. OLIVES , OLIVES , OLIVES, what else can I say. Try large nymphs, and even larger streamers. Good fishing has been had by all who have ventured up . Foliage is starting to peak, as is the fishing .A good rain tonight may bump it up a little. Lets see what happens , supposed to be a good weekend! Come UP!
Wednesday Oct. 17, 2007
River Temp. = 56
FLOW @ 236 cfs
Nice day here this am . Crystal clear, cool 42 deg. No fog around , like the last few mornings. A decent day yesterday. Tough work it is , with these tiny flies . Very hard to see the imitation. Lots rising , sipping mostly, some splashes here and there. Big streamer action picking up . Water very clear. I wish I could get out there today. Rain tonight and tomorrow could add a little something to it.
Tuesday Oct. 16,2007
River Temp. = 56
Flow @ 250 cfs
The river temp. is cooling off nicely, and activity should only get better from now until the water gets down to about 42 deg. Lots of small BWO, some ISO, some of the large "fall" caddis, and some stenonema. Ants will still work as will all nymphs and streamers , the larger the better. The river is extremely clear, and the foliage is supposed to be peak this weekend. Make plans to get up here .
Sunday Oct. 14, 2007
River Temp. = 59
FLOW @ 418 cfs
Slow going yesterday . The fish have not responded to the new water. They are laying low and it may take another day or so for them to get going again. No one did very well yesterday. Today is another day..
Saturday Oct. 13, 2007
River Temp. 59
FLOW @ 400cfs
Good news to report . The river is up to 400 cfs and has crested from the recent rains. It is clear, and cooling. This is the most water we have had for over 3 months. This will hopefully move the fish around , as they seem to be pooled up in the deeper runs and pools. It should make the fishing a little easier as they wont have as much time to look at the fly . The wind blew @ 30 + MPH most of the day yesterday. Not a good day to throw size # 22-24 BWO. Wind in the cards today until noon they say . Cold , 39 deg. , and clear here at 7:00am . Good fall fishing to all. Get out there . Now is the time.
Friday Oct. 12, 2007
River Temp. = 59
FLOW @ 225 cfs
2 1/2" last night and this morning. Torrential downpours last night knocked out our power here. Good showers this morning but it appears to be clearing now. Should be a good BWO day. It has been good here, lots rising, but they are hard to get to take. The flow has doubled since this time yesterday, and it is still going up. That will make all the difference. I expect the fishing to pick up , and it will be a good weekend to come up . Summer is officially over now. Water temps finally in our favor, look for streamer fishing to pick up also.
Wednesday Oct. 10, 2007
River Temp. = 67
Flow @ 110 cfs
3/4 " of rain here last night and it is still raining off and on , lightly. The river is up a little to 110 cfs. That`s a start . Cool and wet conditions this morning , a perfect fishing day. Lots of BWO spinners on the shop this morning, hiding from the rain. They are size # 22-26. The fish were on them last night again. They are sipping , and will only eat a properly presented imitation that is of correct size. It is tough fishing, but if you can see your fly you will get them . Some ISO and Cahill action also, but mostly the BWO. Look for the streamer fishing to pick back up when the water get`s back to 60 or lower. Nymphs all the time..... cooler temp`s on the way.
Sunday Oct. 7, 2007
River Temp. = 69
FLOW @ 92 cfs
A light rain wet the ground here this am, but nothing to measure. The dam reports 69 this morning. Warm and overcast here. Good day to go fishing. Cooler weather on the way. This river is gonna really pick up . There a good numbers of "large" fish, holdovers. They are really concentrated in the deeper runs, and have been eating good, but hard to catch I`m told by many. Lot`s of olives and a small yellow stenonema # 18 or so. Nice bunch of rainbows downstream of Cornwall Bridge thanks to HRO! We are in good shape despite the low water, the river is full of fish.
Saturday Oct. 6, 2007
River Temp. = 67
FLOW @ 95 cfs
The flow has remained the same for several day`s in a row now, and the water temp. is in fact holding despite the unusually warm start to this fall. The fishing has been pretty good to I have to say. They are eating all they can , espically in periods of lower light. The late afternoon and evening being the best by far. The Olive has arrived and they are on them good . Some ISO and a smaller Stenonema also. Some Ants, beetles, crickets. STREAMERS & NYMPHS of course! The water is crystal clear , almost Spring Creek like. A BOBCAT in the back yard here was a sight yesterday.
Friday Oct. 5, 2007
River Temp. = 67
FLOW @ 95 cfs
Good action on top the last few evenings. Cooler weather will make it even better , as would some water. So for now it looks good and it will be a good weekend.
Thursday Oct. 4, 2007
River Temp. = 67
FLOW @ 95 cfs
Sorry no report for a while. It is not a typical fall here, yet. Very warm still , and 85 degrees forcasted for today? Whats up with that! To all who have supported these reports the last 2 seasons, Thank you . I will be moving on Nov. 1, to other adventures. This blog will be taken over by my understudy. FAIR CONDITIONS, still > I cant wait till the weather changes once and for all .
Sunday Sept. 30, 2007
River Temp. = 69
FLOW @ 97 cfs
Sorry to those offended by my report of Friday Sept. 28. I was out of line . As far as the river goes, we are in fair shape . Fish are rising , mostly in the evening. Good bug activity. It is comming around, cooler weather is here.
Sat. Sept. 29, 2007
River Temp.= 69
FLOW @ 97 cfs
A lot cooler here last night, high 40`s this morning. The river temp. dropped 1 degree overnight. That is a start. Some good reports from last evening.
Friday Sept. 28, 2007
River Temp. = 70
FLOW @ 100 cfs
Thursday Sept. 27, 2007
River Temp. = 69
FLOW @ 105 cfs
Water temp. yesterday afternoon at 3:30pm was 73 across the street. Slow again here, now , but some favorable weather on the way.
Wednesday Sept. 26, 2007
River Temp.= 67
FLOW @ 105 cfs
Well the water has heated up and slowed it down some. Still good insect activity. Relief may by on the way for Thurs. and Fri. as showers are predicted , with accumulation expected. Fairer weather and cooler temps. Great trip to Montana, all did well. Lot`s of 20"+, and greater. The Madison fished the best of all. What a great river .
Sunday Sept. 23, 2007
River Temp. = 65
FLOW @ 120 cfs
1/2" of rain here last night between 9-10pm. I fished downstream at Swifts Bridge. I nymphed up 4 smallies, total combined size, about 6" total. Anchovie size.
Ton`s of bugs, nothing rising there . Probably a poor choice of location at this time of the season. Fair reports from the management area. We need it to cool back down.
Saturday Sept. 22, 2007
River Temp. = 65
FLOW @ 125 cfs
Well the temp. of the water held or went down almost 7 day`s in a row, until yesterday`s unseasonable heat. The am water temp. is back up to 65. I expect it to warm up today also , as high 70`s if not 80 is forecasted.We should be heading down in the temp. not up , at this time of the year. I will keep an eye on it all day. I have heard that it has slowed down some {the fishing} due to the higher water temps. Good amounts of insects. I will go out tonight to give it a try.
Friday Sept. 21, 2007
River Temp.= 63
FLOW @ 130 cfs
Holding Steady for now. 80 deg. air temp. for today, whats going on? Global Warming on a small scale. We need water, what else is there to say . Fishing fair to good.
Thursday Sept. 20, 2007
River Temp. = 63
FLOW @ 140 cfs
The water temp. is holding, and we are O K for now. We need a good Nor~Easter {3-4"} to really charge it up a little . The best fish are in the runs where the most water is , and at the heads of pools . They are looking for "eats" and are to the fly pretty good right now , despite the low water. Good insect activity. As usual , as soon as you get them to take on one fly , they change to another . It is getting harded , more technical , to do good here. But the challenge is what it`s all about , right ? The rewards are great!!
Wednesday Sept. 19, 2007
River Temp. = 63
FLOW @ 150 cfs
The water is getting down there again. Good new`s however is that the temp. has gone down another degree. Frost in the low valley`s, and lots of plants dying and turning. The top of the mountain across the river from the shop already turning . Fall is in the air , the fish are comming around , and as long as the river temp. continues to go down , we will be in good shape. Bugs===== Iso , Ants, Cahill, BWO, Nymphs & Streamers. It`s fair and gonna only get better.
Tuesady Sept. 18, 2007
River Temp = 64
FLOW @ 170 cfs
The action was good where I was from 5 to 6:45pm and then died . Lot`s of rising fish , and ton`s of bug`s. I hooked every fish I saw , only landed 2, but that was 17-18" Brown that had some linebackers shoulders . Lot`s of bass chasing the fly , most too small to eat it. A few fish here and there , all good one`s , all have said , but not large numbers. Not yet. I think it may warm up again, the water I mean. We will have to see, but the weather is not in our favor, sun , low water, oh well .
Monday Sept. 17, 2007
River Temp. = 64
FLOW @ 200cfs
Widespread frost in the low lying valley`s this morn. A balmy 35 deg. at 7 am . Nothing but good thing`s to say now, for a change. The water temp. stayed below 70 all day yesterday , for the first time in a long time . They were at it again yesterday afternoon and evening, and I expect it to continue, if not get better. Nymphs- streamers - and dries, all working. Nothing specific they are keying on. I`m hitting it tonight for the first time in a while , and will be able to provide a more accurate report tomorrow. Marty and the boy`s are in Twin Bridges MT. and are wackin and stackin them . It`s so good here now , no need to travel to find action., come here !!
Sunday Sept. 16, 2007
River Temp. = 65
FLOW @ 212 cfs
Well, the flow is dropping fast , again. Another 3-5" of rain would be nice , a nor~easter maybe? The river temp. again has gone down , several day`s in a row now . That has not happened since this time last year. 37 degrees here at 7am. Almost frost on the nearly ready pumpkin. Much fairer weather than yesterday. I got to tell you this , listen up ya hear! The last 2 evenings have been killer . Lot`s , I really mean it , lot`s , of fish rising. Not a lot of insects , but they are eating anything that comes down . They are pretty hungry after not doing much for 2 months . They are making up for lost time and have begun to strap on the feed-bag. Yesterday , the nymph and streamer fishing was good, then around 3-4 pm , as soon as the sun was off the water , they began to boil. I looked across the street several times and saw a lot going on. Mostly smaller fish however , but it is a start . I`m sure that the big ones are under there somewhere eating something , bet on it . Get up here if you can , afternoon / evening has been the best time , to , narrow it down. Iso , ants , BWO , Blk. caddis, a few cahill types. It`s ON !!
Saturday Sept. 15, 2007
River Temp. = 66
Flow @ 260 cfs
A little downpour this morn. left 1/10" so far, and it is very windy at the moment. They say it will clear up by noon and be sunny the rest of the day. The river temp. continue`s to go down . There may even be some scattered frost tonight, with an expected low of 36 deg. Fair weather the next few day`s, with cool evenings. Things are finally in our favor. Good things come to those who wait , and we have waited a long time. It should be a good day to come fishing here. I have not said that in along time. July and August always are hard to get through, but we made it again, with limited losses. The colors have started to appear, and this week`s rain should spark the vibrant colors. No reports from fisherman , anyone been out?
Friday Sept. 14, 2007
River Temp. = 68 am
FLOW @ 325 cfs
Things are looking up . The am river temp. at the dam is 68 today, which is the lowest reading from them in almost 2 months. Under 70 in the morning is what we want, and we got it now . More rain for the weekend wont hurt, it can only help. More water , cooler temp`s, will put us back in the game. there is no looking back now . Summer is offically over , the weather is now in our favor , and any day these fish will turn on , and it is going to be a great fall. Some Iso , and its spinner around as well as flying ants. Try any nymph and streamer in the interm. Awaiting new fishing reports , not many fisherman been out . We are back.
TIGHTLINES TO ALL!
Thursday Sept. 13, 2007
River Temp.= 70
FLOW @ 375 cfs
Sorry there was no report for a few day`s , I was moving. The good news is that on Tue. night we got a couple inches of rain here . That brought the river up to where it is now @ around 375 cfs. The temp. is down to 70 or lower , depending on when you take it . I do not feel it is beneficial to report to anglers the early morning temp. readings , which have been in the mid 60`s, due to the fact that with such low water, as soon as the sun gets on it, it goes back up . What the reading is at mid day , or mid afternoon is the number we should be watching. When we see mid afternoon water temp`s below 70, thats when things will really get going. Right now , the air temp. here is 47. Cooler weather , shorter night`s , have arrived , and not a second too soon. The fishing has been ok I have been told . It wont be long now , we have rounded the corner . Our group leave`s for Montana tomorrow , and we wish them good angling, and a safe trip. Fall is in the air .
Sunday Sept. 9, 2007
River Temp. = 72
Flow @ 90 cfs
We got a measured inch of rain here last night . It was torrential in places but not here . 2 " in some locations , significant lightning also and hail . The river responded to the rain by going up a whole 4 cfs from yesterday , so far . Dont hold your breath for it to go any higher. We are NOT out of the woods yet!
Saturday Sept. 8, 2007
River Temp. = 72
FLOW A 86 ! CFS
We are near an all time low in flow here. Some records are better left unbroken. If it get`s any worse , not only the fish but the insect population would be in jeopardy. There is no water!!! Now is the time to really inspect and scout the river . Learn the topography, so that in higher water conditions{wishful thinking} you will be able to get around . A lot of anglers are intimidated by the river at 1500 cfs. At that flow you can get to a lot more places than you thought you could , with care of course . So get out and look around , hopefully we will never see it this low again. Chance of showers the next few day`s , really? I will believe it when i see it .
Friday Sept. 7, 2007
River Temp. = 72
FLOW @ 100 cfs
Summer will not break it`s hold as it is forecasted to be 90 today. Some showers are expected over the next few day`s. Things will not improve until we get cooler temp`s and some water . There are reports of some action the last few evenings, which is promising. Still fairly slow .
Wednesday Sept. 5, 2007
River Temp. = 70 am
Flow @ 100 cfs
We are holding steady at a whopping 100 cfs . The water temp. has come down a little, as a result of the shorter days and cooler nights we have been having . Bug action is fair, but not remarkable. The morn. air temp. was 48 at 7am. But it is bright and sunny . A few more degrees down in the water temp. and things will get going.
Monday Sept. 3, 2007
River Temp. = 74am
Flow around 100 cfs
Cool again last night , but the river is warmer today than yesterday by 2 degrees. I took the temp. across the street yesterday at 4 pm, in the shade, and got 76 . Heavy BWO activity yesterday morning , a serious cloud of them, very small ones. No rain in sight for 5-7 day`s. I dont think we can wait that long.
Everyone I talk to has the same opinion , It Sucks!
Sunday Sept. 2, 2007
River Temp. = 72 am
Flow @ 100 cfs
What can i say , summer is over for sure. 40 degrees here at 7am, downright chilly . A few more nights like that and we will really be in business. River temp. dropped a little. Another 5 degrees down and things will get cranking. How about some rain , wishful thinking. Will we ever get anything significant here? Nothing in the immediate forecast but fair weather . Oh well , cant have everything. At least the water temp. has appeared to have peaked and now will begin the downward trend, which will bring with it good fishing. Getting sick of having to tell you how much it suck`s lately. Lot`s of small BWO , and black caddis around this morn., as well as some ISO. Look for things to pick up . Shorter day`s , cooler nights, will shake things up . Remember our ORVIS ENDORSED FLY- FISHING SCHOOL, here on weekends in Sept. - Oct. , and all next year. Luxury accomodations available , here on site.
Saturday Sept. 1, 2007
River temp. = 75 am
FLOW A 100! CfS
Sorry for the lack of a report the last 2 day`s , but... you did not miss anything. The river has gotten lower and slightly warmer . 40`s last night , and the next few . Maybe we will turn the corner?
Wednesday Aug. 29, 2007
River Temp. = 74 am
FLOW @ 117 cfs
How low can she go ? This is getting scary . No rain in the forcast , but bright sunshine and warm temperatures abound. The refuge fishing ban is over soon [Sept. 1} but that does not mean it is O K to go there and mess with any fish that may still be there . STAY AWAY ! Good reports of smallmouth action , on top the last few nights. Isonychia continue, the smaller one #14 or so . Lot`s of blk. caddis #16-20, still a cahill type { both white and yellow} here and there , a good amount of very small BWO spinners seen this morning on the side of the shop, #28, or smaller? Birds working hard the last few day`s but not this morn.? What`s UP?
Tuesday Aug. 28, 2007
River Temp. = 73 am
FLOW @ 120 cfs
In 1921 the river saw a recorded all time low cfs of 90. We may get to that number or lower if something does not happen soon. I had an afternoon water temp. yesterday of 79 deg. We are not in good shape, i dont care who you talk to or what they say . I does not make ethical sence to come here to fish for trout under these conditions. There are fish rising again, but do you want to kill them? Thats what will happen if you hook trout in 75 + deg. water . Think about it before you come here now.
Monday Aug. 27,2007
River Temp. = 73 am
FLOW @ 130 cfs
No change in the conditions here. Cooler weather for all week is forcasted. The water temp. should go down by the weekend, but no significant rain is in the future . We are heading towards the all time low of 90 cfs, and that is a record we dont need to break. Go to the Farmington if you need to fish for trout until further notice.
Sunday Aug. 26, 2007
River Temp. = 73 am
FLOW @ 135 cfs
The roller coaster ride continues. Yesterdays heat has brought up the am river temp. to 73 degrees. People have said that there has been some decent surface activity the last few evenings, however i recommend that you leave these fish alone a while longer . This 73 am temp. reading will only climb today. If you hook and play a trout in water 73 deg. + you will KILL him! Dont kid yourself by thinking that just because they are rising that all is ok. It`s NOT! We are in trouble here until further notice . Help us protect our resource and fish somewhere else until the water temp. moderates. Promising insect activity going on . ISO all over , as well as several sizes of blk. caddis. Ants & flying ants also. Lot`s of size #28-30 midges and some good olive activity. It is what it is. Summer almost over , moderating temp`s for next week will certainly help. Where is the RAIN?
Saturday Aug. 25,2007
River Temp. = 69 am
FLOW @ 135 cfs
Good number`s of bug`s the last few nights . There apparently has been some "good" surface activity the last 2 nights. Still the water is too warm to target the trout which have moved back into the system. Give them a little while longer . When mid-day water temp`s are below 70 , that`s when to start looking here. Temp`s in the mid 90`s for today , will not help our cause. It wont be long now before we are back in business. Give me 2" of the rain that fell on Ohio and we would be sitting pretty. Also - Big Anouncement- ORVIS FLY FISHING SCHOOL @ Housatonic Meadows Fly Shop. We just finished the endorsment process with ORVIS and we will be having the famous , all inclusive , Orvis Fly Fishing School here, on selected weekends in Sept./ Oct. Our guide`s and instructors have just become Orvis Certified, which means that strict requirements have been meet in order to obtain that classification. We are very excited about being able to provide this service to our customers. This class is intensive, and takes 2 day`s to complete. Lodging is available on site via www.breadloafmountainlodge.com . You will be well on you way to mastering this difficult sport after we are done with you, guaranteed! Call for more details and availability. Learn to fish where fish live- NO CASTING PONDS HERE! P. S. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to view our photos of the recent Whitefly Hatch. A blizzard in Aug.
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Friday Aug. 24, 2007
River Temp. = 69 am
FLOW @ 138 cfs
With no rain in the future , and the lowest flow of the year , I dont expect much to go on here over the weekend. The am water temp. has held under 70 for a few day`s , that helps. But what happens during these bright sunny [warm] day`s is that it heat`s back up. 90`s forcasted for the weekend, not good. The Bass fishing is still O K . But really, I`d wait a while before heading here . I anticipate things will change, when? P. S. Lot`s of Iso hatched last night, they were all over this morning.
Wednesday Aug. 22, 2007
River Temp. = 69 am
FLOW @ 150 cfs
1/2 " of rain overnight . It basically did not add much to the system . The good news is that the am river temp. is at 69 , the first time really under 70 in the am for quite a while. The bad news is that temps by the end of the week are back above 90. Let`s see what happens . I have seen that some of the pooled up fish have headed back out into the stem. No real good reports of major activity . Let`s get through this week and see where we stand then . WATER!!!
Monday Aug. 20, 2007
River Temp. = 73am
FLOW @ 150 cfs
Well the flow remains at a trickle. Smallie action O K . Nothing to brag about concerning the conditions. SLOW
Sunday Aug. 19, 2007
River Temp. = 73am
FLOW @ 150 cfs
Low 40`s this morn. here . The wind blew all day yesterday, and it was impossible to really do anything here . The flow is dangerously low, the all time low from two summer`s ago was 90 cfs . We dont want to see that again , it is no good for the river. The river temp. continue`s to go down slowly overnight , at 74 this am . It was 79 in the morn . for almost a week, i dont miss that. The problem is that although it is 74 in the early morn., with the low flow and bright sunshine, it warms back up by noon. We need it to be in the low 70`s all day or lower for things to get going again , as far as the trout are concerned. Last evening i saw a spectacular BWO spinner flight . Millions of these little flies were being blown away from the river by the wind. The birds were doing their best to pick them off. Some caddis and Whitefly still around. ISO. WE NEED WATER!!!!!!
Saturday Aug. 18, 2007
River Temp.= 75
FLOW @ 160 cfs
Sorry no report for a few day`s. You did not miss much. Cooler temp`s have arrived. 47 at the top of Mohawk Mtn.this am. The river is not really getting much better , as far as flow goes. It`s actually the lowest of the year , i think. The ambient river temp. has swung in our favor, and we have rounded the corner in that regard. If we could only get a couple of inches of rain. 1/4" last night. Isonychia , still prevelent. Caddis, Ants, Hoppers, Bwo, also . Day`s getting shorter , and cooler . It wont be long until we will be in fall conditions. For now , it`s still summer . Cool, and VERY windy this morning, 20 + Mph constant. We will be in Twin Bridges Mt. in about 3 weeks.
Wednesday Aug. 15, 2007
River Temp. = 74am
FLOW @ 200 cfs
Cooler evenings the last few day`s have kept the river temp. moderate into the mid 70`s. Apparently the bass fishing has picked back up, but the trout are still pooled up . Hatches are nothing to brag about at this moment. Farmington river is on fire, lot`s of caddis , and surface activity.
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