Franklin Falls Accesson Baker River
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
What's working on Baker River
- 01Brook Trout are keying into egg patterns as some fish begin their spawning activities.
- 02Expect intermittent Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches, especially on warmer, overcast afternoons, providing dry fly opportunities.
- 03Subsurface nymphing with Pheasant Tails, Baetis nymphs, and midge imitations remains consistently productive.
- 04Streamers like Woolly Buggers and Muddler Minnows are effective for targeting larger, aggressive Brook Trout in deeper pools and runs.
- 05October Caddis dry flies can attract attention during the mid-day hours.
What to tie on at Franklin Falls Access
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph
An excellent general searching nymph, mimicking various active aquatic insects including emerging Blue-Winged Olive nymphs, which are prominent in fall.
San Juan Worm
Highly effective after any winter snowmelt or rain; the high visibility of the worm often triggers strikes from lethargic winter fish.
Buy at AmazonMuddler Minnow
Brook Trout are predatory fish, and streamers imitating baitfish and sculpins are excellent for eliciting aggressive strikes in cooler fall waters.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Black)
A versatile streamer pattern, effective year-round, that imitates leeches and baitfish. Its dark profile is good for colder, potentially stained water and targeting larger trout.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives often have active hatches in the fall, particularly on overcast days, making this low-profile dry fly excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
October Caddis (Dry)
October Caddis are a significant hatch in the fall, providing a larger dry fly opportunity for rising trout.
Buy at AmazonLittle Black Stonefly nymph
Winter stoneflies begin their migration towards the banks in late February, making them a high-protein target for trout.
Woolly Bugger
A black or olive bugger fished slowly through deep wintering holes imitates leeches and sculpins that are present year-round.
Zebra Midge
Midges are the most consistent food source in NH freestones during February. This should be fished as a dropper in a two-fly rig.
Buy at AmazonNew Hampshire season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.