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Fly Fishing NH's Connecticut Lakes Region

Category: landlocked salmon

Salmon Serenade

It’s that time of the fishing season where we anticipate catching (and releasing) landlocked salmon in the Connecticut River. Sadly, we only have a few more weeks left to pursue Salmo Salar, the “Leaper”, before the season closes on October 15. That, in addition to the kaleidoscope of arboreal colors that form the backdrop that we play in on the river make this my favorite time of the year. Many thanks to NH Fishing Guide Mickey Cunliffe for his beautiful image of this male landlock.

September 20, 2023
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Connecticut River landlocked salmon

Upper Connecticut River Fishing Report: 6/8

What a difference a week makes! From 85 – 90 degree, sunny and dry conditions last week to rainy and cold conditions this week, it’s done a complete 180 in fishing conditions for anglers. The fishing, especially on the Connecticut River, has been pretty good however, despite the change in the weather.

June 8, 2023
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In Appreciation …

I’m not big on endings, and never have been. The finality of an ending is something that my personality has a hard time dealing with, so I prefer the French saying, “à bientôt” much more – “see you soon”, when dealing with friends, family, dogs, etc. I’m not sure when I’ll see you, but someday I will. Sadly, yesterday we bid “au revoir” to the New Hampshire trout fishing season, but in two and a half months, the 2023 fishing season will open, and we’ll be back at it again.

October 17, 2022
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Magalloway Inlet Salmon

“Springing” In To Action?

In a couple of words … not quite. As is typical of the spring fishing in northern New Hampshire, we’re having a bit of a slow start to our spring season. There might be a few contributing factors to what’s been happening (or not happening) however.

May 8, 2021
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Fly Fishing the Trophy Stretch, Pittsburg NH

Upper Connecticut River Fishing Report: 6/29

A lot of anglers ask us a very common question, “So, what’s been the hot fly?”. It’s a good question, and sometimes knowing what they’re taking is half the battle in fly fishing. Perhaps of more importance however is how and where successful anglers are fishing. If you’re not fishing the right water, or presenting your fly incorrectly, the “hot fly” probably won’t achieve the desired outcome.

June 29, 2020
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A New Take

Hope all of you readers are well and staying healthy through these strange times. The never-ending procession of “Groundhog Day” nights and days that we’ve had has probably made you wonder exactly what day of the week it is. Yes, that has happened to me as well. However, there are silver linings in what feels like an everyday zombie existence …

May 23, 2020
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