Blown Out
That’s the First Connecticut Lake Dam, with both barrels blazing full of water. As you can see, both gates are open, blasting a robust 550 CFS in to the Trophy Stretch. Why so high, you might ask …
Upper Connecticut River Fishing Report: 7/24
The fishing season is progressing along here on the upper Connecticut River in northern New Hampshire. More summery weather this past week, and even some willing trout and salmon that have been playing the game.
The Dog Days of Summer
This is taking it literally perhaps, but it is late July and we’re officially in the “dog days”. Hot, humid, with thunderstorms at a moment’s notice, it’s summer in the north country and it has me yearning for fall already.
Many thanks to Mickey Cunliffe’s dog Tilly, for giving me a good excuse for not catching fish that day …
Upper Connecticut River Fishing Report: 7/10
Beautiful picture of an early morning on the Trophy Stretch – thanks to TTL Fishing Guide Mickey Cunliffe for his image.
It’s back to the river, as the Hexagenia hatch on Back Lake has largely gone by, sadly. Actually, the river is a pretty good place to be these days, as the water is still cold and the fish are there in numbers.
Back Lake Hex Hatch Update: 7/1
We are half way through 2020 (thankfully), and most of the way through the annual hexagenia hatch at Back Lake. It’s been a good hatch overall, with some quality trout finding the landing net and a lot of smallmouth bass also. The weather has been mostly cooperative until Sunday night, when severe storms came through.