Fly fishing · CT · Northwest · TMA
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: Loading from USGS… USGS site 01199050
Top 3 dry flies for May
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12-month hatch chart
| Month | blue wing olive | caddis | early black stonefly | hendrickson | isonychia | light cahill | march brown | midge | sulphur | terrestrial | white fly |
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Frequently asked
What are the best months to fish the Housatonic River?
Best months: May, June, July, September, October. The TMA section fishes year-round under catch-and-release artificial-only regulations.
What flies hatch on the Housatonic River in May?
Active hatches this month: hendrickson, caddis, march brown, sulphur.
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.
Is there a Trout Management Area (TMA) on the Housatonic River?
Yes — a TMA / catch-and-release section is designated. Check current CT DEEP regulations 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.