The Fisherman's Jim Hutchinson with a nice April shad caught while fishing with captains Dan Bias and Chris Gatley. Due to the cold temperatures, the shad numbers at the Holyoke Fishlift are still low, below 7,000. #1828950 - 03/23/22 06:05 AM Re: SHAD! The trophy section of the tailwater often also still fishes well in the summer for big trout. Our full schedule is available online at www.sunbeamfleet.com Private Charters are available for up to 80 passengers. Fish over 35 inches are fairly common, especially around the mouths of tributaries and in backwaters. Held on two weekends in May, the derby offers both adult and youth fisherman the opportunity to win prizes as they enjoy the recreational benefits of the Connecticut River. Could not have had a better time!! Anglers that are out fishing are focused on blue catfish, white perch, and northern snakeheads, and a few are sampling the beginning stages of the hickory and American shad spawning runs. The DEEP dock in Lyme was giving up some fish and word was more action was creeping north as water temperatures increased during last weeks warm weather. Still no word of any flounder catches as of last week but they did hear about the continued blackfish bite. Not a lot of gizzard Shad pass through the gates of the local fish gates monitored every year based on my observations over the past few years. All Reel Cast trips will be sporting new gear from Shimano, G Loomis, Minn Kota, Humminbird and Dakota. Seeing red tail hawks, Eagle, great blue heron, Cormorans, ducks, and last but not least turkey buzzards. Could anyone tell me what is the best place? And if you like fishing for everything, it might be hard to decide where to go and what to fish for! American eel live their adult lives in our rives and migrate out to sea to spawn. Looking for the best flies for fly fishing? Sinai, NY 11766 The Connecticut River flows through New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. I live only 2 miles from there and the shad fishing is legendary from the shore. The Fisherman VTDigger publishes Vermont business and economic news. Search for volunteer opportunities around the country, News about wonderful wild things and places, FWS is taking steps to mitigate climate impacts, Search employment opportunities with USFWS. There are dozens of species to target and more beautiful water than could be covered in a lifetime. Paul, I'm sorry to hear about the MCL tear. The ice fishing for perch and other panfish was quite good. One nice roe the rest bucks. By 5:30, I hooked my first shad a small buck that hit fairly close to the bank. No boat livery. a 1/2 dozen fishing, about evenly split between chunk dunkers, and shadaholics. Late report, Thursday, 13.April: I arrived at Bart's 4:15 pm. Techniques: Vary your retrieve speed and pay attention to how the fish are reacting. This is quite a bit north (upstream) from the Bethlehem area. Along the Connecticut River, action with crappies in coves and marina basins has been very good while at Candlewood Lake anglers are contacting a few smallmouth bass. The low flow may increase the warming of the water and allow migrating fish, such as river herring and American shad, to get upstream more quickly and easily. Bass and Blues are all over it and its gotten the attention of the false albacore who have flooded in to get on the action !! Miranda Degreenia: Vermonts dairy industry needs to adopt Milk with Dignity, Judy Hiramoto: My bleak history of employment at Goddard College, Legislators young and old talk generational politics and ageism, Final Reading: Senate passes bill that would double legislative pay by 2027, Phil Scott likely to sign paramilitary bill following approval from House and Senate. VTDigger publishes a wide range of stories about Vermonts educational system from early childhood education issues to public and private K-12 schools to higher education. Ive even met people who had traveled all the way from Europe to fish for carp here. The shad migrating into the Connecticut River, on average, spawn only once or twice when they should be able to spawn for three years in a row. 2023 HG&E Shad Derby Dates: May 13, 14, 20, 21 Time: 9 am - 5 pm* Stripers can be aggressive feeders, so don't be afraid to try different retrieves to see what they respond to best. The shad stack up in large numbers in May. The shad run is on in the Connecticut River. Improving the effectiveness of the Vernon, Bellows Falls and Wilder fish ladders to accommodate diadromous species such as American shad, American eel and sea lamprey. The Salmon River joins the Connecticut River 18 miles upstream of the Long Island Sound. Heather from Black Hawk Sportfishing reports that it's almost time to go . Throwing big topwater plugs on spinning gear is also a fun way to catch Connecticut River stripers. That said, schools of spearing were sighted in the sound as well. 866-347-4836. Black Hall Outfitters said that fishing locally continued to be slow although as temperatures hopefully warming temperatures and longer days change that soon. Mothers Day was the magic time for roe shad to arrive in our area. I can see shad rising like trout all over the river. Tour routes of great scenic drives on National Wildlife Refuges. Lower jaw does not rise steeply within mouth. The Farmington River joins the Connecticut River about 57 miles upstream of Long Island Sound. : "http://www. If you are passing the Salmon River in East Haddam, check out the shadbush at the Leesville fishway, which I planted about 25 years ago. 2010 CTF Game Dinner & Swap Meet: Feb. 13. DOI and the bureaus do not guarantee that outside websites comply with Section 508 (Accessibility Requirements) of the Rehabilitation Act. Many weekends were already booked for the year so give Captain Mike a call to reserve your spot now while you still can. . Book online or call for information. Mostly in the tailwater stretch in New Hampshire, the Connecticut River holds brown, brook, and rainbow trout. The weather was great. As Early Bird said many fond memories of fishing the Enfield Dam with my dad. Give Captain Mike a call now to book your spot for the season. Hed been selling sand and bloodworms to anglers looking to tangle with their first bass of the year. Disclaimer:IntoFlyFishing.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This will be my first time..thanks, What are good spots from shore in CT for shad? Captain Morgans emailed over their report to say, We definitely had a week of Summer come early. The Flashail Whistler is an important fly to carry if you want to catch Connecticut River pike. 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. Tickets will go on sale soon, so be sure to check our website. Text and images adapted from Jacobs, R. P., O'Donnell, E. B., and Connecticut DEEP. Trout season will open in Rhode Island this Saturday, April 8th at 6 a.m. and at that very same moment, Connecticut's harvest season for trout will also begin. 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. Theyll be prepping the boats and gear over the next few weeks. River is about normal level and 50 degrees. VTDigger regularly publishes stories about Vermont politics. Anglers targeting shallow water rockpiles with clams and sandworms reported good togging with several limits reported back to the shop. I have been hammering the shed in Lowell at The Falls for the last 3 days. They are fully stocked with trout lures, artificials baits, minnows, dillies, crawlers and meal worms along with plenty of terminal tackle, line as well as rods and reels. One of the easiest ways that anyone can support bird habitat conservation is by buying duck stamps. You might consider another Marina or arrange a pick up at a different place. Western Long Island Sound has seen some solid bass and blackfish action while most activity in the central and eastern sound is still confined to tidal rivers and estuaries. 2 lb. Required fields are marked *. Looking to fly fish different species of fish? Eelways have been constructed at some tributary dams to improve their migratory success. Close-up of heads of juvenile American shad (top) and blueback herring (bottom). The Saugatuck Reservoir is also open now and anglers have been putting in time there in search of trout, walleye and smallmouth bass. Your email address will not be published. The Oxbow is a fertile, 204-acre, warm water pond occupying the old riverbed of the Connecticut River. 6:42 PM Ven hooks up, and I grow anxious to get into the action. The American shad is a fish native to Connecticut. A detailed fishing report for the Connecticut River will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. Carry them in a variety of colors and sizes from 2 to 4/0. Its an incredible fishery for trophy fish of all sorts. Connecticut River American Shad Plan 2020 INTRODUCTION The Connecticut River population of American Shad has been cooperatively managed by the basin state and federal fishery agencies since 1967. There hasn't been much word of shad being caught yet, but we should be just a week or so away from consistent fishing throughout the Connecticut River. Shad migrate by the hundreds of thousands from the Atlantic Ocean up the Connecticut River each spring. The Partnership is a national investment strategy to maximize the impact of conservation dollars on the ground. The shad stack up in large numbers in May. Inland waters continue to be stocked with fresh loads of trout to meet the demand of anglers. +45 Fresh Fishing Reports from Connecticut Spring 2023 Striper Run 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. I feel very privileged to live so close to this great fishery. We also specialize in coverage of state finances and the impact of tax and budget policy on Vermonters. Across the country, millions of barriers are fragmenting rivers, blocking fish migration, and putting communities at higher risk to flooding. var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-677254-1"); Fishing poor on Cape this week,& it was a long 612 mi. Born , raised and still living in Holyoke. "https://ssl." In the meantime, the river is high but clear and fishing well for other species like bass, panfish, pickerel, pike and even bowfin. A 60% mortality rate is unacceptable. Another regular showed up as I was rigging up. (2009). Personally my shad season still in doubt, but 4 weeks after MCL tendon tear, past few days have been able to actually walk a few steps without cane or crutches, physical therapy continues. Long Island Sound water temperatures touched the 50s which bode well for blackfish (tautog) as well as the striped bass bite and balls of baitfish. Fish and Wildlife Service, CT River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office using fishway count data provided by several agencies as well as power companies and is dependent in most cases on the review of video counts, that have an associated time lag for updates. A shad hotline will give you a daily report on the Shad action (610-954-0577), courtesy of the Delaware River Shad Fisherman's Association in Bethlehem, PA. Free Classifieds- Buy, Sell, Trade, Want Ads, etc. Identification. American shad spend their adult lives at sea and usually return to the river of their birth to spawn. Trout are plentiful and of nice size, and anglers can now keep their fish in accordance with statewide and site-specific creel regulations. I am thinking another week or two unless somebody connects big time. Farmington River Fishing Report. Erin Mansfield is VTDiggers health care reporter. She can be reached at emansfield@vtdigger.org. Its a good way to catch many of the species of fish that swim these waters. However, the farther north you go, the smaller the fish. Other freshwater bites anglers reported on this week included pre-spawn large and smallmouth bass, calicos, and carp. . The annual shad run is under way. The river was at about the same level as yesterday, the water was a little clearer, and the current a little more robust, but I still didn't need more than 3/4 oz of weight to hold the bottom. Its also sometimes a better way to catch some of the species that hold in deep, fast-flowing water, like walleye. Depending on its shape, a sinker might be best-suited for keeping a tog rig still, bringing the teasers to life in a popcorn rig, or drifting in a straight line when dropping 500 feet or more for tilefish, so explore our guide to the most common sinker styles, and their best uses for bottom fishing. Location: Look for stripers in areas with baitfish, such as near river mouths or inlets. Shad are strong and hard fighting fish. Practice catch-and-release to help ensure the health of the population for future generations. Connecticut River Fishing Reports Recently shared catches and fishing spots. I hope to be able to meet you this year. Capt Joe. // --> A wide selection of gear and accessories focused specifically on the fresh and saltwater fishers, clamming and blue crabbers is available. Trout fishing has been as consistent as ever, and anglers targeting panfish are finding good results on small jigs. And oftentimes the trout and salmon fishing is stellar up in New Hampshire. Fishing spots, fishing reports and regulations in. Hope to make it down there Saturday when I expect to find fish. Ive even seen catfish and walleye rising! Is this at the bend in the river, near the baseball stadium? In the winter, ice fishing is great fun in the backwaters. Bellows Falls will wait to open until the Vernon fishway passes some fish. She can be reached at ehewitt@vtdigger.org. 1 oz. As I head toward home, I resolve to fish for shad a few more times before the run ends. . It can be too long before the Shad show up in numbers. I got stuck at work yesterday until almost 4:30 pm, so I bailed on going to the Wall, and arrived at the Bissell by 4:45. Theyre also lining up a bunch of new tackle including many new rods as they prepare for the coming season. These species have been migrating up this river to spawn for thousands of years. 8; Details; m shorty. Jigging trophy crappies, bluegill, and perch is popular, and so is using shiners on tip-ups for big pikes. The pike fishing can be excellent. There were a few tog reported east of the river too and hope remains there the blackfish show up before the seasonal closure at the end of the month. The shop sold plenty of green crabs last week to anglers looking to take advantage of the spring blackfish season. Hell be back fishing the week of May 20th and dates for prime weekends are already booking fast. Anglers were buying clams and green crabs and taking them to shallow water to try and scrape up a spring tog limit. Lures: Topwater lures, such as poppers or stickbaits, are great for catching the attention of stripers on the surface. #4.25.5. If youd like to book a guided trip and support a good cause at the same time, look to the Connecticut River Conservancy. The fishing is great in each state along the way, with hot spots spread throughout. document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { Benais Saez Jr. Aug, 09, 2020 - Connecticut River. data-event-category="Navigation header guest". The backwaters in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont all hold big northern pike. Anglers are using sandworms, looking for that first local bass of the year. Saltwater Sinker Guide for Northeast Bottom Fishing. Connecticut; Massachusetts; New Jersey Northern; New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont; New York - Long Island; Captain Mike Roy at Reel Cast Charters told me he is excited to announce that this season his team will be running three boats, the Conch 27, Pathfinder 23DV and the Jones Brother 23 so they can better accommodate clients and take on more bookings. Tickets will go on sale soon, so be sure to check our website. Anglers from both states will undoubtedly be out in full force for - what many consider to be - the unofficial start to the fishing season. Theres excellent trout fishing in the upper reaches. On the freshwater side of things, trout fishing continues to produce great action for many anglers taking advantage of good fishing conditions. During spring, striped bass and bluefish swim 4 miles or more upriver to feed. Depth averages 12 feet with a maximum of 35 feet. This report is compiled by the U.S. As I do, I notice a text from him saying, The bite is on.. A dark spot on shoulder sometimes followed by several others. "); It indicates that it will hold discussions with resource agencies, but in the meantime, there is little information in the application for the public to comment on. We cover state elections, the Vermont Legislature, the governors office, state agencies and major political parties. American shad are currently the most numerous migratory fish on the Connecticut River. 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. The most reliable way of distinguishing an American shad from other herrings is the relative shape of the cheek patch. Reports like yours and the weather will help me decide. The best action right now is still mostly a bait bite but those looking for stripers chasing newly arriving herring reported getting into fish on lures. The Rainbow Dam in Connecticut is the first dam on the Farmington River, and is located 8 miles upstream of where the Farmington River joins the Connecticut River. The summer has its doldrums, but topwater bass is still good. The most consistent striper fishing still lies to the west but that wont be the case much longer. . The folks at Surfland Bait and Tackle in Newburyport tell me that while the wait is on for stripers more imminent are river run species such as shad and white perch! This will make it easier to release other fish that you're not aiming to catch. Heather from the Black Hawk office reports that it's just about time!! Working birds and cool nights , we are in the thick of it!! Use barbless hooks. Every year, for decades, hundreds of thousands of American shad have been successfully lifted via a fish elevator over the Holyoke dam, only to be stymied by the next obstacle upstream the Turners Falls dam. These fish are cool-blooded so their movement is strongly influenced by water temperature. Within a few weeksusually starting in mid-May, both American and hickory shad begin migrating into our Northeast tributaries as well. Shallow water flats, estuaries, bays and harbors are still the best bet for locating hungry bass. According to Andrew at Fishin Factory 3 in Middletown trout fishing is excellent in all stocked waters. In the Northeast, these fish migrate from their wintering grounds in the south during the spring, moving up the coast to their spawning grounds in the Chesapeake Bay and Hudson River. Hi Ryan.. Andrew recommended those who want to blackfish in the central and eastern sound keep an eye on water temperatures. Blue cats and channel cats are still being caught throughout the bay, and . Weather has been unusually warm along with climbing water temperatures. Carp, smallmouth bass, walleye, pike, catfish, and striped bass can be caught here. Thanks for the reports. And they're saying temperatures could get down into the 30s on Friday! 6:40 PM I meet Mike and Ven after a somewhat treacherous hike. Are they still biting right now. Bob of the Sunbeam Fleet reports we've been busy getting the fleet ready for the season. On my first cast I picked up a blue back right next to the Wall, by 5:O'Clock I had C&R a second, and Bill C had one himself. If those times won't work for you, 12:00AM to 12:00AM looks promising , as does 12:00AM to 12:00AM Remember to adjust these times based on barometric pressure, and weather changes. There are many guides on the Connecticut River to choose from. In this post, we'll discuss some tips and tactics for catching stripers in the Northeast. pageTracker._trackPageview(); Minor runs also occur in the Quinnipiac, Hammonasset and East rivers. Some shad have also been reported. Below the Holyoke Dam is where the majority of people go. Late report. Fishing reports are st New England Video Fishing Forecast April 13, 2023, New England Video Fishing Forecast April 6, 2023, May 1 November 30. Two were lost before they came to the Wall and a net, and only one landed in a net. Striped bass run up the Connecticut River all the way to the dam in Holyoke. I was not aware that gizzard Shad came in in the abundance that they evidently do, as I had assumed that it was a species that did not have a very large presence in this state. Lopstick Lodge in Pittsburgh, New Hampshire provides a great guide service. Other freshwater bites anglers reported on this week included pre-spawn large and smallmouth bass, calicos, and carp. Catching them is like the lottery you have to be in it to win it. SeeCT DEEP Fish Community Datafor updated distributions. Our seasonal hours have changed with limited disruption due to fisheries meetings, etc. The Angler's Guide to the Northeast. Shad are the larger cousins of river herring, spending most of their adult lives in marine waters and moving in from the ocean to spawn in freshwater in springtime. All rights reserved. Our education reporter is Tiffany Pache. The tailwater stretches near Pittsburgh, New Hampshire, are the best for trout fishing the Connecticut River. 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 ? Dry flies in the spring and summer and nymphs or streamers year round can land a trout of lifetime here. You put in the time and effort. Connecticut River trout fishing is really good. With so many species and situations available, the Connecticut River is a great spot to fish with all sorts of gear. Stripers continued to spread out in pursuit of various schools of ba Bobby Js said tog fishing was very good over the last week. Registered: 09/04/03. The Holyoke Dam in Massachusetts is the first dam on the mainstem of the Connecticut River, and is 87 miles upstream of the Long Island Sound. 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