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Fly Fishing NH's Connecticut Lakes Region

Tag: landlocked salmon

Salmon Serenade

It’s that time of the fishing season where we anticipate catching (and releasing) landlocked salmon in the Connecticut River. Sadly, we only have a few more weeks left to pursue Salmo Salar, the “Leaper”, before the season closes on October 15. That, in addition to the kaleidoscope of arboreal colors that form the backdrop that we play in on the river make this my favorite time of the year. Many thanks to NH Fishing Guide Mickey Cunliffe for his beautiful image of this male landlock.

September 20, 2023
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Upper Connecticut River Fishing Report: 8/25

Well, summer finally came at last this week, at least for a few days. It was simply gorgeous, and that good weather led to decreasing flows at First Lake Dam and Murphy Dam at Lake Francis. The river is back “in shape”, and is now at its most wade-friendly and angler-friendly level since late June. It is shaping up to be an exciting final month and a half of the season.

August 25, 2023
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Connecticut River landlocked salmon

Upper Connecticut River Fishing Report: 6/8

What a difference a week makes! From 85 – 90 degree, sunny and dry conditions last week to rainy and cold conditions this week, it’s done a complete 180 in fishing conditions for anglers. The fishing, especially on the Connecticut River, has been pretty good however, despite the change in the weather.

June 8, 2023
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In Appreciation …

I’m not big on endings, and never have been. The finality of an ending is something that my personality has a hard time dealing with, so I prefer the French saying, “à bientôt” much more – “see you soon”, when dealing with friends, family, dogs, etc. I’m not sure when I’ll see you, but someday I will. Sadly, yesterday we bid “au revoir” to the New Hampshire trout fishing season, but in two and a half months, the 2023 fishing season will open, and we’ll be back at it again.

October 17, 2022
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Winding Down

Only nine days left in the New Hampshire trout fishing season, and it’s lately been a challenge for anglers in navigating the weather, the river flows, and the vagaries of getting trout and salmon interested in your flies. The image above of TTL guest Charlie Massin angling is courtesy of Tall Timber guest Rich Wyman.

October 6, 2022
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Hex hatch at Back Lake

Looking Forward

We’re close to our favorite time of the year, when the annual Hexagenia hatch begins on Back Lake, but we’re not quite there yet. According to one of my more credible sources, there were a couple of hex sightings yesterday evening on the lake, but that was the extent of the action, and with our upcoming weather pattern, the hatch might be a little delayed this year.

June 17, 2022
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