Not So Fast …
If only the fishing would match the anticipation of the fishing, we’d be in great shape! The last four days of cold weather (yes, it snowed for about three days straight) has put a small damper on our movement toward spring. River water temperatures are hovering around the 39 – 40 degree mark, so the hatches and the fish are a little slow at the moment.
But, all is not lost. There is the encouraging news that opening day for NH trout lakes and ponds is this Saturday, so we have that going for us, and NH Fish & Game threw Back Lake it’s first load of trout (size and type to be determined on Saturday) last week. It’s almost here fishermen! First Connecticut Lake and Lake Francis are both open for salmon and lake trout and there have been some positive reports from First Lake. We need a few days of nice weather to bring the water temps up and we should be in good shape on the lakes. The Connecticut’s flowing fast right now, but the fishing will turn on when the flow is lowered.
As soon as it is, we’ll let you know so that you can get your season started!