Franconia Notch / Lincoln Woods Trailheadon Pemigewasset River
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
What's working on Pemigewasset River
- 01Excellent fishing conditions in early October on the Pemigewasset River.
- 02Air temperatures are around 48°F with mostly clear skies.
- 03Anticipate intermittent Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) and Mahogany Dun hatches.
- 04Subsurface midge activity is consistently strong.
- 05Egg patterns are crucial due to Landlocked Salmon spawning activity.
- 06Focus on deeper runs, pools, and current seams, especially near Lincoln and North Woodstock.
- 07Implement slow presentations for nymphs and streamers in cooler water.
- 08Consider dry-dropper rigs with a BWO dry and a small nymph for varied opportunities.
What to tie on at Franconia Notch / Lincoln Woods Trailhead
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Flashback Hare's Ear Nymph
A robust and versatile searching nymph that imitates a variety of aquatic insects active year-round, especially in deeper or off-color water.
March Brown Dry
March Browns are actively hatching in mid-May, offering prime dry fly opportunities for trout and salmon looking up.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are consistently hatching in spring, especially on overcast days, making this low-profile dry fly ideal for selective feeders.
Elk Hair Caddis
Caddis activity ramps up significantly in late spring, and this classic pattern is a reliable choice for imitating adult caddis.
Buy at AmazonPheasant Tail Nymph
This versatile nymph imitates various small mayfly nymphs, including BWOs and Hendricksons, which are abundant subsurface in spring.
Buy at AmazonHare's Ear Nymph
An essential searching nymph year-round, effective for imitating a wide range of aquatic insects active in spring flows.
Buy at AmazonLittle Black Stonefly nymph
Winter stoneflies are one of the few large insects active in February and serve as an excellent lead nymph.
Woolly Bugger (Olive)
A versatile streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, highly effective in cooler fall waters for aggressive trout and salmon.
Mohogany Dun
Late summer and fall often see hatches of Paraleptophlebia (Mahogany Duns), providing dry fly opportunities for rising fish.
New 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.