Access point

Turners Falls / Montagueon Connecticut River

Accessible riffles and tailwater-influenced sections below dams that fish well in spring and summer.

Connecticut River report Directions42.6076°N, 72.6002°W

Bite report · week of Oct 4

What's working on Connecticut River

01Walleye are focused on baitfish and crayfish imitations as they prepare for colder months.
02Bluegill are still active, primarily feeding on subsurface aquatic insects and crustaceans.
03Streamers and nymphs are proving to be the most effective patterns for consistent bites.
04Some topwater activity for Bluegill might occur on exceptionally warm, calm fall afternoons, particularly with October Caddis.
05Focus on presenting weighted flies in deeper runs and around structure where fish are holding.

What to tie on at Turners Falls / Montague

Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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Gurgler (Bass)

#2#4#6

This topwater popper creates an enticing disturbance, drawing strikes from Bluegill and Walleye actively feeding on the surface during warm summer months.

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Little Black Stonefly nymph

Early season stoneflies begin to move towards the banks in late February. This is one of the few large protein sources active in the drift right now.

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Black Woolly Bugger

#4#6#8

A universal winter constant. When stripped very slowly or dead-drifted, it mimics leeches or small sculpins that are active in near-freezing water.

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Hopper

#6#8#10

Terrestrial insects like grasshoppers are a crucial food source for fish along grassy banks during summer, attracting both Walleye and Bluegill.

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Crayfish (Fly) (Olive/Rust)

#14#16

Crayfish are a primary food source for Walleye and larger Bluegill in rocky river sections during summer, making this a highly effective subsurface pattern.

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Yellow Sally

#14#16#18

Yellow Sally stoneflies are typically abundant in freestone streams during summer, making this a relevant dry fly for opportunistic Walleye and Bluegill.

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Woolly Bugger (Olive) #6

#4#6#8

A classic and versatile streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for predatory Walleye and Bluegill in summer.

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