Connecticut River Fishing Report: May 10

Spring fishing is getting off to a solid start in Pittsburg, NH. The rain we had yesterday helped cool things down a bit, and the forecast is for more rain this weekend in to next week. The weathermen are also calling for a cool down in our temps too, which may help with the fishing as well.

Here’s What We Know:

Magalloway Stretch – salmon are in and running, though yesterday’s 55 degree water temp is way ahead of schedule. The flow dropped to 193 CFS yesterday, but the salmon are still biting.  Small emerger patterns (soft hackle PT, hatching pupa), midge patterns, and BWO patterns when called for would be best on top right now – think size 16 and up. If you like to go slow and low, a beadhead like a PT or Prince followed by soft hackle emerger might be your best option.

Lake Francis Inlet – all of the above, plus some streamers should do well here. As usual, a watercraft of some kind will serve you well in getting your casts to those hard to reach fish.

Back Lake, Moose Pond and Middle Pond have all been stocked by now, and Round Pond is always a good bet at this time of year. Many of the gates on the logging roads remain closed, so the easier to get to ponds are the only option at the moment.

Fishing season is upon us folks, and more updates will be coming soon.

More importantly, the Rainbow Grille & Tavern is open again, along with our lodge, so give us a call at 1-800-835-6343 if you need clean, comfortable accommodations while you’re up here along with a great meal.

Our bar is buzzing with the Bruins and fishing BS right now, so come in and join the fun!