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New Haven River Fishing Report 8/2/15

New Haven River
Sunday, August 2, 2015

Water Temp: 

62-72

Water Clarity: 

Clear

Hatches: 

Caddis, Golden Stones, Lime Sallies, Baetis, Small Black Stones, Midge

Suggested Patterns: 

NYMPHS: Copperback Stones #6-10, Girdle Bugs #6-10, Stone Bomb #8, Princes #10-14, Kyle's Yellow Sally #14-18, Yellow Sloan #14-18, Psycho Prince Yellow #12-16, PMD Angelcase Emerger #14-18, Evil Weevil #14-18, Hare's Ear #14-18, Bird of Prey #14-16, Gut Instinct #14-16, Sparkle Pupa #14-18, Wired Caddis Pupa #14-16, RS2's #14-22, BWO Anglecase Emerger #16-18, Juju Baetis #16-18, Master Baetis #18-20, Mighty Mite Baetis #18-20, WD40 #18-20, Zebra Midge #16-22 DRIES: Yellow Stimulator #8-16, HFH Sally #12-16, Lime Trude #14-18, Chartreuse Humpy #16-18, Elk Hair Caddis #14-18, X-Caddis #14-18, Spotlight Caddis #14-16, Para Adams #10-20, BWO #16-20, Sprout #16-20, Griffith's Gnat #16-20, Para Ants #14-18, Hoppers

I fished the New Haven this morning and found plenty of fish in the Upper river near Bristol. It's typical to catch many 6-10" wild rainbows this time of the year in those stretches with an occasional fish over 12" and a few larger fish that are seeking thermal refuge in the cooler, more oxygenated water. Ads I walked down to a stretch of water I was pleased and almost startled by a few fish rising in a longer pocket with a nice tailout. In the air over the next half an hour I saw small Caddis, Blue Wings, Midge and a few dark, very small Stoneflies. I even saw one brave, "late to the party" Sulpher. The fish certainly had their fair share of options to eat. I nymphed all morning and caught fish on Baetis, Midge and Small Caddis larvae. It was a great morning and was happy to see the river at a decent level for that area. The Upper New Haven should be in good shape for the coming days, but watch out for those hot days coming right before the cool down. Things should be in great shape by mid next week, so take it easy on the fish during the heat!. Thermometers should get some use.

Other Reports

Oct 5 2015



Water Temperature: 53-60
Water Clarity: Clear
Hatches: Caddis, Baetis & Midge

Jul 20 2015



Water Temperature: 64-72
Water Clarity: Clear
Hatches: Caddis, Golden Stones, Lime Sallies, Baetis, Midge

Jul 4 2015



Water Temperature: 60-65
Water Clarity: Clear
Hatches: Sulphers,Yellow and Lime Sallies, Golden Stones, Caddis, Baetis & Midge

Jun 26 2015



Water Temperature: 60-66
Water Clarity: Clearing to Clear
Hatches: PMD's Yellow and Lime Sallies, Caddis, Baetis & Midge

Jun 22 2015



Water Temperature: 62-68
Water Clarity: Upper - OK, Lower - Muddy below Muddy Branch confluence
Hatches: March Browns, Golden Stones, Yellow & Lime Sallies, Caddis, Baetis, Midge

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