Deerfield River Fishing Report 6/14/19
Fishing remains really good on our rivers. We’re seeing some good Sulphur and Caddis hatches and surface action has been picking up. Caddis nymphs have been bringing most of our fish to the net on our guided trips. The Deerfield River has been fishing excellent on float and wade trips. The Swift River has been great on float trips. It’s still high to access a lot on foot. The Millers River is fishable but still on the high side so be careful. The Westfield River is at a good level. Cover some water if you’re not hooking up. Ticks have been terrible this year so make sure to check yourself and your clothing.
Have a great weekend and Happy Father’s Day.
We have availability for float and wade trips. Give us a call or shoot us an email.
Dry/Wet Flies: Tan Caddis 12-16. March Browns 12-16, Sulphurs 12-16, Cream Usual 12-16, BWO 22-26, Adams 12-16, Orange/Olive/Natural Hare’s Ear soft Hackle Wet Flies 12-16.
Nymphs: Natural/Olive Caddis Puppa/Larvae 12-16, Soft Hackle Caddis Puppa 12-16, Peeping Caddis Jig 14, Pheasant Tail Nymphs 12-18, Natural Hare’s Ear Nymph12-16, Stonefly Nymph 8-14, Natural/Red/Green Copper Johns 12-16, Mops 8-10, Squirmies 12, Prince Nymph 12-14, Attractor Nymphs 10-18.
Streamers: Woolly Buggers Olive/Black 6-10, Mini Headbangers, Sculpzilla, Complex Twist Bugger.
Recommended equipment: 4-6 Weight Rods. WF And sink Tip Lines. 4X-6X Leaders and Tippet. Felt Soles, Felt + Studs, Rubber + Studs. Wading staff highly recommended
Water Flows for Fife Brook Dam can be found here: https://www.safewaters.com/facility/22
Water release schedule for the next day is posted after 5pm. Check again before you head to the river. Minimum Flow 130 CFS (Cubic Feet/Second). Ideal for wading and Dry Fly Action. Normal Release 800-1,000 CFS
Catch and release area #1 starts at Fife Brook Dam and continues to the Hoosac Tunnel Bridge. Fishable Year Round. Catch and release area #2 starts where Pelham Brook enters the Deerfield and ends at the Rt2 bridge. Water release from Fife Brook Dam takes approx. 2 hours to reach this area. Normal Release 800-1,000 CFS
