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Northeast Fishing Report: 6/12/20
The trout fishing is starting to consolidate a bit, and flows have been uneven across the Northeast. So keep an eye on the forecast and, if you haven't already, a closer eye on the water temps. The big striped bass have definitely moved into the sound and we've been hearing reports of big fish and blues in many locations. It's not just a schoolie game anymore, so get out there!
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Northeast Fishing Report: 6/4/20
Our local stockie streams are winding down, but the trout fishing on our bigger rivers has been exceptional. Great temps, lots of bugs, and perfect flows have produced great fishing with anglershere at the shop reporting some fantastic days. And the big post-spawn stripers are starting to show up too, making their way north and just starting to edge into the sound. Read on for details!
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Northeast Fishing Report: 5/28/20
The trout season is in full swing and anglers are reporting excellent fishing on many rivers. Temps are in the sweet spot, the hatches have been reliable, and there are options aplenty. Just make sure to get to the good spots early if you don't want a crowd! In other good news, some of the big post-spawn stripers have finally moved in and are on their way North, hungry and ready for action. It won't be long before that shot at a monster fish is a realistic prospect. Read on for the details!
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Northeast Fishing Report: 5/21/20
The trout season is in full swing and the hatches on some rivers are just coming into their own, while on others we're already transitioning from Hendricksons on to the next flurry of bugs. But the temps are right about where the fish like them, so keep an eye on the flows and the crowds, and get out there!
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Northeast Fishing Report: 5/14/20
The trout fishing is picking up, with dry fly fishing finally kicking into gear especially during those windows of warmer temperatures. Many anglers in the region have been switching out their nymphs and streamer boxes for dry flies and it still looks as though the best conditions are yet to come. The forecast looks good for this weekend into next week, so it's a great time to get out there. Read on for the details!
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Northeast Fishing Report: 5/7/20
Greetings Compleat Anglers! We're still in a bit of a holding pattern as the cooler spring weather continues but as holding patterns go it's not a bad one to be in. The Hendys are definitely coming off on many trout streams and once the water temps climb a tick, things should really go off. Anglers are catching plenty of trout right now. In the salt, the bass are hungry and even though it's mostly schoolies at this point, the larger migratory fish should be here in a few weeks. So stay tuned and read on for details!
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Northeast Fishing Report: 4/30/20
Continued rain and cooler temps continues to make the trout fishing a little inconsistent, but the big news this week is that the Hendricksons are starting to show up. Once we get a window of nice warm weather they should start coming off in earnest. Dry fly anglers, start your engines! On the salt, the bass have moved out from the rivermouths, so while the fishing is still good it's less concentrated. It's time to try out some different spots and spread out a little too. Read on for the details!
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Northeast Fishing Report: 4/23/20
Well the trout fishing has been in holding pattern thanks to inconsistent flows and coolers temps, but we are definitely in the heart of the spring striper season. Anglers have been getting into plenty of schoolies with the occasional large fish as well. Keep your eyes on the weather report, find some favorable windows, and get out there. Read on for details...
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Northeast Fishing Report: 4/16/20
There were some tough conditions this past week, with plenty of wind and rain, but there are definitely stripers around and they are eating! If you timed it right and kept an eye on the weather and tide charts, you could really find some exceptional early season fishing. On the freshwater front, the fishing continues to be solid, and we're just on the verge of some excellent hatches. Once the water levels recede a bit, we should be in business. Read on for details!
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Northeast Fishing Report: 4/9/20
Greetings Compleat Anglers! Statewide closures of businesses are still in effect, but just a reminder: we can take orders over the phone (or web) and ship directly to you. If you need something in a hurry (and are local) we will also have curbside pick-up available. Just give us a call, let us know what you need, and by the time you get here it will be bagged up and ready for you and we will bring it right out to your car. As always we appreciate your business. Here's the latest report on fishing in the Northeast - the trout fishing is picking up and the striper action has been great. Read on for details!
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Northeast Fishing Report: 4/2/20
Fishing in New York is finally open, so it's time for you Catskill anglers (and others) to get out there. Local streams are fishing well, just keep an eye on those gauges to make sure that flows are amenable. And best of all, we're starting to see some stripers showing up, which may bode well for the beginning of the season. Here's the latest on emerging fishing conditions in the region...
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Northeast Fishing Report: 3/25/20
Greetings Compleat Anglers! As state-wide closures take effect here in Connecticut, and with many other restrictions coming into effect elsewhere, we want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to all of our loyal customers, both here locally and around the country, for your continued support. A heartfelt thank you from our whole team.
Ok, now to the actual fishing! Here is the latest word on our local rivers here in Connecticut and New York, and we're starting to get word from elsewhere in the Northeast too. Read on for details...