Hi Ryan.. Atlantic Coast from New Brunswick to central Florida. The weather was great. When I talked to Andrew at Fishin Factory 3 told me the striper bite in the river started to pick up this week. The biggest issue was the wind gusts, it was cold. Erin Mansfield is VTDiggers health care reporter. An anglers guide to fly fishing Maldives. The last seven miles of the river is a striper and bluefish haven, thanks to the abundance of bait in this large estuary. The Fisherman Dream Boat Fishing Challenge, The 13th Annual SWLCC Used Plug Swap & Sale. Based on studies done over the past eight years, we now know that if 100 healthy adult eels begin their migration downstream, only about 40 would make it alive to the Massachusetts border. Practice catch and release: Striped bass populations have been under pressure in recent years due to overfishing and environmental factors. Much like the bass fishing this time of year, those reporting success when targeting tog usually head to western LIS. Some adult shad migrate back out to sea after spawning, but spawning stress is great and dead shad are a common sight during late spring. Ive even seen catfish and walleye rising! This can be an excellent method for catching some really huge fish! Sinai, NY 11766 Anglers were buying clams and green crabs and taking them to shallow w Captain Bob of the Sunbeam Fleet reports Capt. A 60% mortality rate is unacceptable. I clean my hands with rubbing alcohol and let out a triumphant yell in the car. The Saugatuck Reservoir is also open now and anglers have been putting in time there in search of trout, walleye and smallmouth bass. Local tog fishing should be picking up soon and lots of baits are effective for early season blackfish without the usual interference fish that have yet to take up residence. Massachusetts South Shore/South Coast Fishing Report. despite the dog days of summer , especially with this serious heat we are pushing into the night and finding large bass willing to take artificials .. starting to see loads of rain bait pour into the local area just in the last week , great sign for a big time fall run ? In addition, various trout derbies are taking place where more fish are being privately stocked. This will make it easier to release other fish that you're not aiming to catch. Whatever you like to fish for, this is the time to go. SeeCT DEEP Fish Community Datafor updated distributions. Historic migratory fish counts from 1967 to 2020 in the Connecticut River. River flows spiked early last week before dropping and moderating. Dont miss our complete guide to fly fishing around Connecticut. The region saw warm temperatures over the past week that served to crank up the action in some areas and get things moving in earnest in others. Booking a trip with Lopstick is a good way to get to know the upper Connecticut River. You can catch a 30 pound striped bass near the mouth. River is about normal level and 50 degrees. Commonly 15 to 24 inches. I am sure it was great to get out and enjoy the nice spring day. The Connecticut River flows through New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Savoring the shad run in the Delaware River with shad darts and flutter spoons. Bait like sand and blood worms have continued to work well on shallow water mud flats and beaches adjacent to large estuaries, bays and harbors. I hope to be able to meet you this year. Throwing big topwater plugs on spinning gear is also a fun way to catch Connecticut River stripers. 6:45 PM As I make my first cast with a 1/16-ounce custom-painted shad dart, Mike yells from upriver, I bet you catch your first shad within four casts.. Fishing shad does not require a heavy rod. I am thinking another week or two unless somebody connects big time. (2009). Within a few weeksusually starting in mid-May, both American and hickory shad begin migrating into our Northeast tributaries as well. A 20-inch adult American shad from the Shetucket River. info@thefisherman.com The rivers and bay water temps have climbed into the mid 50's. Shad fishing continues to improve throughout the Susquehanna River with lots of hickory shad and some American shad too. Shad populations in the Connecticut River have substantially decreased compared to historic levels due to factors like climate change, overfishing, river alterations, pollution, water. For those with kids who are off for vacation next week, Massachusetts is running a series of trout stocking presentations all over the state next week and your kids will have the opportunity to personally release trout, you can find that info at www.mass.gov/news/school-is-out-help-stock-trout. : "http://www. This year we have an opportunity to provide them a better chance to thrive. Both traditional trout lures, like small swimmers and spinners, as well as live bait including minnows, dillies, crawlers and meal worms are enticing trout to bite. They spawn in the main stem of the Hudson and the largest of creeks during the month of May. Access is from Mountain Road off Route 202. Its hard to whittle down a simple fly selection for such a large river with so many species, but here are some good flies to try. A few years back my bro and I did good trolling the Farmy from Barts to the mouth of the Ct River. Text and images adapted from Jacobs, R. P., O'Donnell, E. B., and Connecticut DEEP. Casting sinking flies along the beaches, in bays and by mouths of tidal rivers is gaining steam. Shad of course migrate up the Merrimack River while the Parker River is the pick locally for perch. Fishing poor on Cape this week,& it was a long 612 mi. Catch and Release Only from September 1 to 6:00 a.m. 2nd Saturday in April. While Great River Hydro, the owner of the Wilder, Bellows Falls and Vernon dams, has proposed significant positive operational changes in its revised application, it has offered little other detail to address migratory fish passage. Bobby Js said tog fishing was very good over the last week. Most recent Connecticut River Basin Fishway Passage Counts. Bass, pike, stripers, carp, troutit all happens. A few years ago I met Mike Taylor at the Springfield Sportsmans Show. this is a great boat to fish from. Our first trip will be the weekend of May 6 & 7 for Peconic Bay Porgies. We look forward to seeing everyone this season! When I talked to Andrew at Fishin Factory 3 he was selling licenses to anglers looking to get out on what is now the opening day of trout season. Heather from the Black Hawk office reports that it's just about time!! Fishing Niantic River, CT on 4/15/2023 will be best from 12:00AM through 12:00AM, and from 12:00AM to 12:00AM. Introduced to the West Coast. River flows spiked early last week before dropping and moderating. We would fish from boats that were anchored upstream from a major compression point that would funnel the shad to us as they moved upstream. 100 fish days were not unusual. The Leesville Dam on the Salmon River in Connecticut is monitored only for Atlantic salmon. Carrying many different sizes, colors, and weights is a good idea for the different scenarios and species you could encounter. I was told they were gizzard Shad by one of the local kayak Anglers with a lot more experience than myself in this particular location. The local shad bite had still yet to materialize, not for lack of angler effort. Bridges, jetties, and rocky shorelines are all good places to start your search. Wills & Dellinger-Pate: Menthol and flavors are the lures that hook kids to tobacco. The fish-smelling slime never seems to leave my hands, even when I wipe them on my waders, but I wear it like a badge of honor, a lasting reminder of my first American shad. You never know what might happen on a day of Connecticut River fishing. Some parts are very pressured and the fish can be finicky, but time and effort will yield good fish. American Shad with a dart. 6:24 PM About 20 minutes late, I text Mike Taylor and let him know Ive arrived at our pre-determined meeting spot on the Connecticut River. Late report, Thursday, 13.April: I arrived at Bart's 4:15 pm. Expand fishway operation to accommodate resident riverine species such as walleye and sucker that make spawning migrations. Some of the diehards were out targeting winter flounder over the last week and they hadnt heard back at the shop if theyd been successful or not. Needless to say, schools of menhaden is spurring the bite. 116 Shore Rd. The initial report on the widespread lobster die-off that occurred during 1998-1999. Implement structural and/or operational changes to provide safe, effective and timely downstream passage for American eel, American shad and juvenile sea lamprey. Connecticut River fishing is amazing. It's time for my annual shad run thread. Tight Lines The fishing is great in each state along the way, with hot spots spread throughout. However, the farther north you go, the smaller the fish. In that year the "Policy Committee for Fishery Management of the Connecticut River Basin" was formed in response to the passage of the 1965. Here are a few thoughts on catching them. Conn. State Record 9.3 pounds, 25.8 inches. Trips will begin mid-May and some of the weekends are already booked for the season. May 09, 2020 - Connecticut River. After he nets the fish I catch my first glimpse of what the the dozens of shore fishermen in sight are casting toward. #1830095 - 04/29/22 08:03 AM Re: SHAD! Commercial fisheries developed in a few of the states rivers, but only the Connecticut River fishery survived after others collapsed due to the construction of dams. Tour routes of great scenic drives on National Wildlife Refuges. Go for a long, lightweight spinning or fly rod in fiberglass. The Farmington River, from below Goodwin Dam (Hartland, CT) to its confluence with the Connecticut River (Windsor, CT), contains a diversity of habitat, fish species, and fisheries. Technical Help, Test Posts, Feedback, Computer talk, etc. Below the Holyoke Dam is where the majority of people go.