Fishing Season: January 1 - December 31 (Prime: April 1 - November 1)

Farmington River - CT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

52

Orvis Avon's Tip of the Week

Hendricksons are finally hatching in good numbers, water levels are decreasing which means more trout will be eating on the surface. Definitely try to make it our on the River this week if you can!

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Map of Farmington River

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Antoine Bissieux

5-Day Outlook as of 4/22/24

As of today (4/22) the flow coming out of the West-Branch Reservoir is 438cfs and the Still River is flowing at 223cfs making for a much improved flow in the TMA of 661cfs over last week.

Techniques & Tips as of 4/22/24

Nymphing is going to be the most consistent way to catch fish right now. Both tightline and indicator techniques will both be effective in producing fish. The dry fly fishing this week will be great with the decrease in flows. Hendricksons have started hatching and they can be seen coming off the water in Collinsville/Canton all the way up into the TMA. Look for this hatch to start anytime between 11-1 and last until 3-5 most days.

Local Species Available January 1 - December 31 (Prime: April 1 - November 1)

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Orvis Avon's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Dark Hendrickson Brown 12-14
Light Hendrickson Tan 12-14
TH Cased Caddis Tan 12-14
Tunghead Stonefly Brown 8-12
Jig Sculpin Olive 10
Croston's Micro Sculpin Tan/Olive 12
Blue Quill Gray 16-18
Tungsten Twisted Tactical May Brown/Olive 12-16
Traditional nymphs(pheasant tails, princes) brown, olvie, white 16-22
BWO Nymphs Olive 16-20

Dark Hendrickson

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Description: About Farmington River

The Farmington River is the premier trout fishery in the state. It is a bottom draw tailwater fishery that creates consistent water temperatures, water flows, and hatch activity. The river from Farmington to Riverton is the most consistent stretch. Down stream the river slows and becomes primarily a warm water fishery. The river is of moderate size. The bottom is consistently softball-sized cobble making wading fairly easy. Access is very good, many roads run along its banks through the best trout water. Encounters with large trout are most consistent within the trout management area. These fish are, however, difficult to catch due to consistent angling pressure. Accurate imitations and light tippets are typically required.

Nearest Airport:

Bradley International Airport

Hatches:

Hendricksons Blue Quills Olives

Best Time to Fish:

Afternoons

Best Stretch:

Riverton - Canton

Best Access:

Beaver Pool, Hitchcock Chair, Campground pool, Church pool, Ovation,