Fishing Season: January 1st through October15th, Pike fishing after that til it gets to cold.

Upper Connecticut River - NH

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

42

Lopstick Lodge's Tip of the Week

Trout season open, January 1st. Fish Slow and Steady. Please wade safely.

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Map of Upper Connecticut River

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Lopstick Lodge Outfitters

5-Day Outlook as of 4/17/24

Weather is variable this time of year. It looks like there will be some warmer temps this week and rain. That will bring the water temps up a little and bump the flows below the tributaries. The stocking has begun in the North Country which means we'll have a few more options for good fishing.

Techniques & Tips as of 4/17/24

Nymphing, either indicator or Euro styles. Swinging Streamers. >~}~}}'>

Local Species Available January 1st through October15th, Pike fishing after that til it gets to cold.

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    Trout

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    Salmon

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    Pike

Lopstick Lodge's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Gray Ghost Streamer Gray 6
Pike Bunny Red/White 1/0
TH Duracell Jig Purple 16
Tunghead Stonefly Brown 10
Soft Hackle Streamer Olive 6
Kesslar olive jig Olive 10
Shaky Worm Red 14
Bead Head Caddis Pupa Olive 16
Soft Hackle Streamers Grey 6
Articulated Wiggle tail Orange 4/0

Gray Ghost Streamer

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Lopstick Lodge's Recommended Gear

Description: About Upper Connecticut River

The Upper Connecticut River starts at the Canadian border. From there it travels through the Connecticut Lakes providing wade-able fishing in the river in between the lakes, most notable the 'Trophy Stretch' between First Lake and Lake Francis. From Lake Francis, the river widens. the river is wade-able to West Stewartstown NH / Canaan VT but from there down stream, the river is best accessed by driftboat, canoe or kayak. Browns, rainbows and brook trout inhabit the waters above and below Lake Francis while landlock salmon live primarily in the river between the lakes.

Nearest Airport:

MHT

Hatches:

Smelt Patterns, Worms, Eggs and Stones.

Best Time to Fish:

All Day

Best Stretch:

Between First Connecticut Lake and Lake Francis also down below Lake Francis.

Best Access:

The majority of land in Pittsburg is in some sort of conservation easement and it is open to the public, unless it is PHYSICALLY POSTED. Lots of public and designated access points.