Third Connecticut Lake yielded that nice laker that our guest Bob Poehlman and his son caught and released while trolling a couple of days ago. There have been some real nice trout and salmon caught on the Connecticut Lakes this spring, and we’re hoping that the river fishing catches up soon.
It is prime fishing up here right now. Salmon and trout are heading up into the Connecticut River for the fall spawn, and the Connecticut River from the No-Kill all the way past Murphy Dam is fishing well.
It’s been a while folks … sorry about that. Truth be told, there’s been very little to talk about in regards to our fishy friends lately, but all of that may be changing. Above is this morning’s picture of Back Lake – not iced out yet, but it should be in two more days we’re thinking.
The great fishing continues here in Pittsburg. Back Lake is fishing very well. The fly of choice as been the Golden Demon. We have Hendricksons coming off on the lake, and rising fish in the AM and PM. That reminds me, the Hex Hatch is only 3+ weeks away. Are you ready for it? I am.
The Trophy Stretch was disappointing last weekend (and again this morning for Jon) but with the holiday weekend approaching, I’m guessing ??? the stocking truck will change that? Lake Francis Inlet has been producing very well. OMR guided a half day yesterday at Lake Francis Inlet, and with the overcast sky and the BWO’s coming off, they had a banner morning. Perfect fishing conditions! His client landed 9 salmon, two being 17” using a Soft Hackle PT, Hatching Pupa and the Jailbird. This morning he had a repeat of yesterday.
I’m still hearing good things about the First Lake Inlet (Magalloway). Dave Poole and his son Tim slayed ’em very early this morning.
Some of our guests that fished the big lakes this past weekend caught a ton of nice salmon and trout, releasing many and they did bring a few home for the family. 
The D-B Smelt was their lure of choice. The salmon have been gorging on smelt by the way. The fly guys were using white streamers – smelt patterns.
The Connecticut River from Murphy Dam down has been great. The water flow out of Murphy is 500+CFS. That’s a good amount of water and the big fish are there. Try a full sink fly line and a big streamer and hang on. There are some big boys and girls lurking down there.
I’ve been hearing lots of good things about the outer ponds too, with lots of rising fish. You might want to try Coon Brook Bog, East Inlet, Terrell Dam and Round Pond. We have boats on them all.
The weather forecast is looking great for the holiday weekend, and we have openings for the weekend so give us a call and we’ll hook you up. The Rainbow Grille is participating in NH Restaurant Week which continues to this Friday. Come on in and have a great meal and a few adult beverages of course. What better way to spend Memorial Weekend.
NWS Short Term Weather Forecast Wednesday Chance Showers Hi 76 °F Wednesday NightSlight Chc Showers Lo 48 °F Thursday Chance Tstms Hi 76 °F Thursday NightMostly Cloudy Lo 51 °F Friday Mostly Sunny Hi 75 °F Friday NightChance Showers Lo 50 °F Saturday Chance Tstms Hi 72 °F
What a beautiful stretch of weather for us at last – we have certainly earned it, and it looks like it will continue for a couple more days. Have I mentioned that the fishing’s been good on Back Lake too?
Springtime’s glory is here and everything that goes with it – translation: a multitude of fishing opportunities in Pittsburg. In short, not only is the Connecticut River very fishable right now, but the Connecticut Lakes, Back Lake, and a number of the brook trout ponds are all fishing well right now.