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Salmon River: hatch chart + live conditions

Atlantic Salmon Broodstock area: special regs apply. Heavily stocked sections.

Current conditions: Checking USGS… USGS site 01193500

Top 3 dry flies for September

1
Parachute Adams fly pattern
Size 14-20 · dry
Matches active hatch: blue wing olive.
2
Elk Hair Caddis fly pattern
Size 12-16 · dry
Matches active hatch: caddis.
3
Blue Wing Olive (Comparadun) fly pattern
Size 18-22 · dry
Matches active hatch: blue wing olive.

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12-month hatch chart

Month blue wing olive caddis hendrickson march brown midge sulphur terrestrial
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Frequently asked

What are the best months to fish the Salmon River?

Best months: April, May, October, November. An Atlantic Salmon Broodstock area with special seasonal regulations. Confirm current rules before fishing.

What flies hatch on the Salmon River in September?

Active hatches this month: blue wing olive, caddis, terrestrial.

What species are in the Salmon River?

Primary: brown trout, rainbow trout, atlantic salmon (juvenile). Atlantic Salmon Broodstock area: special regs apply. Heavily stocked sections.

Are there special fishing regulations on the Salmon River?

An Atlantic Salmon Broodstock area with special seasonal regulations. Confirm current rules before fishing. Always confirm current rules with CT DEEP before fishing.

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

The live USGS reading is shown at the top of this page (site 01193500). It refreshes hourly.

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