The Upper Connecticut River has continued to be a little slow this week, as our constant rainy weather pattern has thrown things off a bit. While we definitely needed the water to fill the Connecticut Lakes, it has rained just about every day for a week, which makes us all yearn for those sunny days (that are tough for the fishing but great for the soul).The increase of water has meant some delayed salmon action (primarily on streamers and nymphs) in the Magalloway Stretch, so the weather hasn’t all been bad for the fishing.  The Trophy Stretch of the Connecticut River continues to be very slow, as it appears as though the stocking truck hasn’t made an appearance there yet. There’s always tomorrow though, so hopefully they throw a few in before the weekend begins.

Back Lake has been cooking this week – lots of rainbows, a few browns here and there and some metabolically challenged brook trout (pictured above) that were probably stocked this past week. Many of the typical fly patterns (Hornberg, Golden Demon, Mickey Finn) and lures (Super Dupers have been the most reliable) have been working so far on the lake.

The good news with all of this weather is that the water temperatures are remaining cool, and it sounds like our weather pattern is to continue in to the weekend.

Give us a call at 1-800-835-6343 if you can break away this weekend for a little fishing – we have a few openings!