FLY FISHING THE DEERFIELD RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS

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Interactive map of the Deerfield River and related businesses Is the water pin in the wrong place? Click here to let us know. Add a new map Weather Current Conditions: Partly Cloudy, 63 F Forecast: Wed - Partly Cloudy. High: 77 Low: 56 Thu - PM Showers. High: 68 Low: 53 Yahoo! Weather Anglers who fish the Deerfield River Bruce Gremlinsrus hsweren reelcub Hatch chart The results show the insects that will be hatching on or around the Deerfield River. Please keep in mind that regardless of the specific hatch chart displayed, anglers should be equipped with all the flies listed. Hatch times fluctuate based on water temps. Insect Size Date Range Blue Winged Olive 18,20 April 1 to May 15 Hendrickson 14,16 April 1 to May 15 Little Mahogany 16,18,20 April 15 to May 15 White Mayfly 14,16 August 1 to August 31 Tiny Blue Winged Olive 22,24 August 1 to September 30 Slate Winged Olive 16,18 July 1 to August 15 Golden Drake 8 July 1 to July 15 Trico 22,24 July 1 to September 30 Isonychia 12,14 June 1 to August 15 Blue Winged Olive 18,20 June 1 to July 15 Brown Drake 8,10 June 1 to July 15 Hexagenia 6,8 June 1 to July 15 Yellow Drake 12,14 June 1 to July 15 Little Black Caddis 16,18 March 1 to May 30 Midge 16,18,20,22,4,26 March 1 to October 30 Quill Gordon 12,14 March 15 to April 15 March Brown 10,12 May 1 to June 15 Large Sulfur 14,16 May 1 to May 30 Eastern Gray Drake 10,12 May 15 to July 15 Light Cahill 14,16 May 15 to July 31 Eastern Green Drake 8,10 May 15 to June 15 Gray Fox 12,14 May 15 to May 30 Little Sulfur 16,18,20 May 15 to May 30 Little Yellow Stonefly 12,14 May 15 to September 15 Blue Winged Olive 18,20 September 1 to September 30 © 2006-2010 Fly Fishing Community. Add a new hatch chart Trip reports 3 - FAIR on 09/07/2010 Reported by Walt Geryk 9 / 7 / 2010 Water flow: 125 cfs to 1000 cfs, subject to change without notice Visibility: 38 inches Water temperature at mid-day: 64 Degrees F Water condition: Clear Best time of day to fish: mornings and late day into dusk, fish the water rise and again the drop into low water Best stretch: Fife Brook to Carbis Bend Best access point: Fly fishing hatches in order of importance: grey & slate wulff hoppers big 'N uglies Sulfurs BWOs beetles crickets crackle backs "Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance: Fly name Fly color Fly size Hares Ear Nymph natural 8-16 Hare Emerger natural, olive 12-18 Woolly Bugger Streamer olive 8-12 Cdc Mayfly Emerger cream / yellow / oli 16-20 Griffiths Gnat 16-20 Prince Nymph 8-16 flying ants black 12-14 sulfurs yellow 16-28 stimulators assorted colors 8-14 Big n Uglies assorted colors 8-14 Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby Walt Geryk's Northeast Fly and Spey Fish species: Trout Fishing season: Summer Nearest airport: Bradley International and Albany International Recommended fly fishing leader: 12 Foot Leader Recommended fly fishing tippet: 6X Tippet Pound Test Best fly fishing rod: 10' 5 Weight Fly Rod Best floating fly line: Trout Easy Mend WF Best sinking fly line: Streamer Stripper Sink Tip Real-time water flow data from USGS: watch flow reports on my website and pick you water carefuly. Picky Fish: change flies frequently both size and colors In low water conditions, some of these trout may require 7x. PRESENTATION Long drag free drifts for dries and soft line subsurface For the most part, we're still finding that success is related to experience . (09/08/2010 at 06:40 AM by aidema) 3 - FAIR on 08/30/2010 Reported by Walt Geryk 8 / 30 / 2010 Fishing Conditions Water flow: 125 cfs to 1000 cfs, subject to change without notice Visibility: 38 inches Water temperature at mid-day: 64 Degrees F Water condition: Clear Best time of day to fish: mornings and late day into dusk, fish the water rise and again the drop into low water Best stretch: Fife Brook to Carbis Bend Best access point: Fly fishing hatches in order of importance: grey & slate wulff drakes big 'N uglies Sulfurs BWOs ants beetles crackle backs "Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance: Fly name Fly color Fly size Hares Ear Nymph natural 8-16 Hare Emerger natural, olive 12-18 Woolly Bugger Streamer olive 8-12 Cdc Mayfly Emerger cream / yellow / oli 16-20 Griffiths Gnat 16-20 Prince Nymph 8-16 ants black 12-14 sulfurs yellow 16-28 stimulators assorted colors 8-14 Big n Uglies assorted colors 8-14 Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby Walt Geryk's Northeast Fly and Spey Fish species: Trout Fishing season: Summer Nearest airport: Bradley International and Albany International Recommended fly fishing leader: 12 Foot Leader Recommended fly fishing tippet: 6X Tippet Pound Test Best fly fishing rod: 10' 5 Weight Fly Rod Best floating fly line: Trout Easy Mend WF Best sinking fly line: Streamer Stripper Sink Tip Real-time water flow data from USGS: watch flow reports on my website and pick you water carefuly. Picky Fish: change flies frequently both size and colors In low water conditions, some of these trout may require 7x. PRESENTATION Long drag free drifts for dries and soft line subsurface For the most part, we're still finding that success is related to experience . (08/31/2010 at 06:40 AM by aidema) 3 - FAIR on 08/25/2010 Reported by Walt Geryk 8 / 25 / 2010 Fishing Conditions Water flow: 125 cfs to 1000 cfs, subject to change without notice Visibility: 48 inches Water temperature at mid-day: 64 Degrees F Water condition: Clear Best time of day to fish: mornings and late day into dusk, fish the water rise and again the drop into low water Best stretch: Fife Brook to Carbis Bend Best access point: Fly fishing hatches in order of importance: grey & slate wulff drakes big 'N uglies Sulfurs BWOs ants beetles crackle backs "Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance: Fly name Fly color Fly size Hares Ear Nymph natural 8-16 Hare Emerger natural, olive 12-18 Woolly Bugger Streamer olive 8-12 Cdc Mayfly Emerger cream / yellow / oli 16-20 Griffiths Gnat 16-20 Prince Nymph 8-16 soft haclke wets tan, brown. yellow 12-16 soft hackle phesant tails bead heads 12-16 copper johns copper 14-16 Birds nest natural 8-12 Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby Walt Geryk's Northeast Fly and Spey Fish species: Trout Fishing season: Summer Nearest airport: Bradley International and Albany International Recommended fly fishing leader: 12 Foot Leader Recommended fly fishing tippet: 6X Tippet Pound Test Best fly fishing rod: 10' 5 Weight Fly Rod Best floating fly line: Trout Easy Mend WF Best sinking fly line: Streamer Stripper Sink Tip Real-time water flow data from USGS: watch flow reports on my website and pick you water carefuly. Picky Fish: change flies frequently both size and colors In low water conditions, some of these trout may require 7x. PRESENTATION Long drag free drifts for dries and soft line subsurface For the most part, we're still finding that success is related to experience . (08/26/2010 at 06:40 AM by aidema) 3 - FAIR on 08/17/2010 Reported by Walt Geryk 8 / 17 / 2010 Fishing Conditions Water flow: 125 cfs to 1000 cfs, subject to change without notice Visibility: 48 inches Water temperature at mid-day: 68 Degrees F Water condition: Clear Best time of day to fish: mornings and late day into evenings, fish the water rise and again the drop into low water Best stretch: Fife Brook to Carbis Bend Best access point: Fly fishing hatches in order of importance: grey & slate wulff drakes big 'N uglies Sulfurs BWOs ants crackle backs "Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance: Fly name Fly color Fly size Hares Ear Nymph natural 8-16 Hare Emerger natural, olive 12-18 Woolly Bugger Streamer olive 8-12 Cdc Mayfly Emerger cream / yellow / oli 16-20 Griffiths Gnat 16-20 Prince Nymph 8-16 soft haclke wets tan, brown. yellow 12-16 soft hackle phesant tails bead heads 12-16 copper johns copper 14-16 Birds nest natural 8-12 Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby Walt Geryk's Northeast Fly and Spey Fish species: Trout Fishing season: Summer Nearest airport: Bradley International and Albany International Recommended fly fishing leader: 12 Foot Leader Recommended fly fishing tippet: 6X Tippet Pound Test Best fly fishing rod: 10' 5 Weight Fly Rod Best floating fly line: Trout Easy Mend WF Best sinking fly line: Streamer Stripper Sink Tip Real-time water flow data from USGS: watch flow reports on my website and pick you water carefuly. Fish early and fish late. Picky Fish: change flies frequently both size and colors In low water conditions, some of these trout may require 7x. PRESENTATION Long drag free drifts for dries and soft line subsurface For the most part, we're still finding that success is related to experience . (08/18/2010 at 08:56 PM by aidema) 3 - FAIR on 08/09/2010 Walt Geryk Water flow: 125 cfs to 1000 cfs, subject to change without notice Visibility: 48 inches Water temperature at mid-day: 68 Degrees F Water condition: Clear Best time of day to fish: mornings and evenings, fish the water rise and again the drop into low water Best stretch: Fife Brook to Carbis Bend Best access point: Fly fishing hatches in order of importance: grey & slate wulff drakes big 'N uglies Sulfurs BWOs ants crackle backs (08/11/2010 at 02:10 PM by aidema) 3 - FAIR on 05/04/2010 Walt Geryk Water flow: 125 cfs to 900cfs, subject to change without notice Visibility: 30 inches Water temperature at mid-day: 54 Degrees F Water condition: Clear Best time of day to fish: most anytime during low water, best warmest part of day Best stretch: Fife Brook to Hoosic Tunnel Best access point: Fly fishing hatches in order of importance: disco midges mini-soft hackles   © Orvis (05/04/2010 at 05:40 PM by aidema) Descriptions 1. The Deerfield River is in northwest Massachusetts and empties into the Connecticut River. It is an outstanding fly fishing destination for trout. Fly anglers can take advantage of the large stockings of rainbow, brown, and brook trout. (06/19/2008 at 06:48 PM by aidema) Add your description Pictures Posted By: Brandon Smith Comment: "at Zoar campground near the Deerfield River, MA" Water: Deerfield River, Massachusetts Picture added: 04/25/2009 Posted By: Brandon Smith Comment: "Deerfield River" Water: Deerfield River, Massachusetts Picture added: 04/25/2009 Posted By: Brandon Smith Comment: "Deerfield River in Fall" Water: Deerfield River, Massachusetts Picture added: 04/25/2009 More Deerfield River pictures Videos Leave it to Beaver (11/11/2009 at 11:45 AM) Votes THUMBS UP: 1 Comments Add a new comment Ratings Add your rating 10 (best) 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 (worst)

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