Water flow:
Visibility: 32 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 48 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: Early morning until dark
Best stretch: Route 131 in Weathersfield and Cavendish, from covered bridge near Downer's Corners, upstream to Howard Hill Rd. bridge.
Best access point: Trophy Section
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Hopper Crayfish Sculpin Caddis
Fish species: Trout
Fishing season: Year round. Nov. 1 to Friday before 2nd Sat. in April, catch and release only
Nearest airport: Lebanon, NH, Rutland, VT, Boston, MA, Burlington, VT
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 4X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Trout Easy Mend WF Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line
One of Vermont’s “Trophy Trout” stocking program rivers. Fish the Black River along Route 131 in Weathersfield and Cavendish, from Downers covered bridge upstream (approximately 4 miles) to the next bridge across the river, the Howard Hill bridge. Brook, Brown, and Rainbow Trout: length limit, none; daily limit, 2 trout aggregate Open year-round from Howard Hill bridge downstream to CT River. Nov. 1 to ...
Nymphs. Streamers, Hopper dropper.
Fantastic weather this week with highs in the 50's and 60's and some colder overnight lows later in the week in the high 30's. Windy afternoon and evenings on Monday, Thursday and Sunday. Possible rain during the day on Thursday but not enough to keep you off the river. Check for Midweek and Weekend updates on Instagram/Facebook at @woodstockfishingguides.