Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
47°
Water Temp:
49
Dave Kolesar's Tip of the Week
Trout fishing is closed for the season in the White Mtns. Streams will reopen January 1st and ponds will reopen the fourth Saturday in April. I will suspend updates until the ponds reopen in the spring.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 4/16/24
Get your trout fishing in now. The general season closes October 15 and will open 1 January.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/16/24
Try nymphs, streamers, or dries
Local Species Available January 1 - October 15
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Brook
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brown
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rainbow trout
Dave Kolesar's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head Prince | N/A | 12-16 |
Bead Head Caddis Pupa | tan, gray, green | 12-18 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | black or olive | 8 |
Pale Morning Dun Thorax | white | 8 |
Partridge and orange | N/A | 12-16 |
Black nose dace | N/A | 6-8 |
Adams | gray | 10-18 |
Elk Wing Caddis | tan, black | 14-18 |
Wooduck and orange | N/A | 6-10 |
Black Ghost streamer | N/A | 6-8 |
Dave Kolesar's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line