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Housatonic River: hatch chart + live conditions

Catch-and-release TMA between Cornwall Bridge and Boardman Bridge. Hatches: caddis, Hendricksons, sulphurs, isonychias, white flies.

Current conditions: Checking USGS… USGS site 01199050

Top 3 dry flies for July

1
Elk Hair Caddis fly pattern
Size 12-16 · dry
Matches active hatch: caddis.
2
Stimulator fly pattern
Size 10-14 · dry
Matches active hatch: caddis.
3
Isonychia / White Gloved Howdy fly pattern
Size 10-12 · dry
Matches active hatch: isonychia.

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Frequently asked

What are the best months to fish the Housatonic River?

Best months: May, June, July, September, October. A catch-and-release Trout Management Area runs between Cornwall Bridge and Boardman Bridge.

What flies hatch on the Housatonic River in July?

Active hatches this month: isonychia, caddis, terrestrial.

What species are in the Housatonic River?

Primary: brown trout, smallmouth bass. Catch-and-release TMA between Cornwall Bridge and Boardman Bridge. Hatches: caddis, Hendricksons, sulphurs, isonychias, white flies.

Are there special fishing regulations on the Housatonic River?

A catch-and-release Trout Management Area runs between Cornwall Bridge and Boardman Bridge. Always confirm current rules with CT DEEP before fishing.

How do I check live water conditions on the Housatonic River?

The live USGS reading is shown at the top of this page (site 01199050). It refreshes hourly.

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