Ten Mile River
river in Rhode Island
Ten Mile River and its tributaries feature riffles, pocket water and pools that are productive for dry-fly and nymph anglers targeting brown and brook trout.
Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are a key target
- 01Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are a key target, especially on overcast afternoons.
- 02Midges are a year-round staple and become critically important as water temperatures drop.
- 03Streamers mimicking baitfish and leeches are highly effective for aggressive trout and bass.
- 04Crayfish patterns are a must-have for smallmouth bass in rocky sections of the river.
- 05Keep an eye out for opportunistic feeding on October Caddis during warmer fall days, and egg patterns for trout where spawning might be occurring.
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Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
October Caddis (Dry)
The October Caddis is one of the largest caddis hatches of the year in the fall, providing a substantial meal for opportunistic fallfish, trout, and bass looking for surface activity.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A versatile streamer pattern that effectively imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for predatory trout, bass, and fallfish in the colder fall waters.
Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are a classic fall hatch, especially on overcast days, making this low-profile dry fly excellent for selective trout, bass, and fallfish feeding on emergers and adults.
Buy at AmazonClouser Crayfish (river)
Crayfish are a primary food source for smallmouth bass in rocky areas, and this subsurface pattern is crucial when stripped along the bottom. Fallfish may also opportunistically strike it.
Zebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, becoming even more important as water temperatures cool in the fall, attracting all target species subsurface.
Buy at AmazonBlood Dot Egg
As trout prepare for or engage in spawning activities, egg patterns become highly effective for opportunistic brown trout, brook trout, and rainbow trout feeding on loose eggs in the system during the fall egg season.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Carolina Road Crossing Access
Popular roadside wading access with productive riffles and runs for trout anglers.
Mendon Road / Upper Ten Mile
Upstream reaches with cooler water and good holding pools popular during spring and fall.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Rosie's Bait and Tackle
Quaker Lane Bait and Tackle
River and Riptide Anglers
Big Bear Fishing Department
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Rhode Island season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Quick answers
Common questions about Ten Mile River.
What flies work best on Ten Mile River?
Our top scored fly patterns for Ten Mile River right now are Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun (80% confidence), Woolly Bugger (Olive) (80% confidence), Elk Hair Caddis (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Ten Mile River?
Ten Mile River holds Brown trout, Smallmouth bass, Fallfish. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Ten Mile River fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Ten Mile River each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.