Perry Stream
creek in New Hampshire
Located in the remote northern tip of New Hampshire, Perry Stream offers another exceptional opportunity for wild brook trout fishing. Its pristine waters and dense forest surroundings provide a peaceful and solitary angling adventure.
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Air temperature is 47°F with overcast skies
- 01Air temperature is 47°F with overcast skies.
- 02Wind is light at 9 mph from the south, and humidity is high at 86%.
- 03USGS flow data is currently unavailable for Perry Stream.
- 04Key fall insect activity includes October Caddis and Blue-Winged Olive hatches.
- 05Brook Trout are actively spawning, making egg patterns highly relevant.
- 06Primary target species are Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout.
Past reports week by week
6 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Gray Ghost Streamer
A classic New England streamer pattern, the Gray Ghost effectively imitates baitfish, which aggressive brook trout and other salmonids in Perry Stream will key on in the fall.
Blood Dot Egg
Brook trout are actively spawning in the fall, making their eggs a prime food source in Perry Stream.
Buy at AmazonOctober Caddis (Dry)
October caddis are the last major caddis hatch of the year, providing a substantial meal for actively feeding trout in Perry Stream.
Buy at AmazonMuddler Minnow
This sculpin imitation is highly effective in fall, as brook trout in Perry Stream become more aggressive and feed on baitfish in preparation for winter.
Buy at AmazonBlue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are a consistent fall hatch, and this low-profile dry fly effectively mimics emergers and adults that trout in Perry Stream will be keying on in softer water.
Black Woolly Bugger
Streamers like the black Woolly Bugger imitate leeches and baitfish, which are crucial for active, predatory trout seeking larger meals in Perry Stream's cooler fall waters.
Hare's Ear Nymph
A versatile searching nymph, the Hare's Ear mimics a wide variety of active aquatic insects and is a consistent subsurface producer year-round in Perry Stream.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are a consistent, year-round food source, and their pupae are particularly active subsurface in Perry Stream's cooler water conditions.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Back Lake Road Crossing
Access point where Back Lake Road crosses the stream, providing a good starting point.
Perry Stream Road Access
Multiple points along Perry Stream Road offer access to different sections of this wild trout stream.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Northern Water Guide Service
Points North Outfitters
North Country Fly Shop
Lopstick Outfitters
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New Hampshire season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Perry Stream.
What flies work best on Perry Stream?
Our top scored fly patterns for Perry Stream right now are Gray Ghost Streamer (80% confidence), Hendrickson (80% confidence), Little Black Stonefly (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Perry Stream?
Perry Stream holds Brook Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Perry Stream fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Perry Stream each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.