Walloomsac River
river in Vermont
The Walloomsac River is a pleasant stream for anglers seeking solitude and the challenge of pursuing wild trout. Its clean, cool waters flow through a mix of forested and agricultural lands, providing diverse fishing environments.
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
What's working on Walloomsac River
- 01Overcast conditions and cooler temperatures are ideal for fall fishing.
- 02Expect to see intermittent hatches of Blue-Winged Olives and Pale Morning Duns, alongside the largest caddis of the year, the October Caddis.
- 03Target aggressive brown trout in deeper pockets and runs using streamers.
- 04Nymphing with midge and egg patterns will remain consistently productive throughout the day.
- 05The trophy water section of the Walloomsac River remains open for catch-and-release until October 31st.
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.
Woolly Bugger (Olive)
A versatile and indispensable streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, effective for enticing aggressive strikes from trout in the colder fall waters.
Baby Brown Trout (Streamer)
Larger brown trout become more aggressive and territorial during the fall pre-spawn, actively targeting smaller baitfish, making this streamer highly effective.
Zebra Midge (Black)
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, and this weighted pattern is highly effective in colder fall water for enticing finicky trout.
October Caddis
Fall is prime time for the largest caddis hatches of the year, making this a crucial dry fly choice for rising trout.
Blood Dot Egg
Trout are beginning their spawning activity in the fall, making egg patterns highly effective when fished below redds or in areas where eggs may drift.
Buy at AmazonPMD (Pale Morning Duns)
Pale Morning Duns are actively hatching in fall, providing a key food source for opportunistic feeders on the Walloomsac River.
Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids moving slowly in the cooling fall water, enticing strikes from larger, lethargic trout.
Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadun
Fall BWO hatches are ongoing, especially on overcast days, making this low-profile dry fly effective for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Bennington Section
Accessible areas near Bennington, offering both runs and deeper pockets.
North Bennington Covered Bridge
Picturesque access point with good holding water around the bridge structure.
Pownal Section
Upper stretches offering good wild trout fishing in a more intimate setting.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Green Mountain Angler
Battenkill Outfitters
Orvis Retail Store
Orvis Manchester Retail Store
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Vermont season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Read before you go
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Quick answers
Common questions about Walloomsac River.
What flies work best on Walloomsac River?
Our top scored fly patterns for Walloomsac River right now are Woolly Bugger (Olive) (80% confidence), March Brown Dry (80% confidence), Baby Brown Trout (Streamer) (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Walloomsac River?
Walloomsac River holds Brown Trout, Brook Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Walloomsac River fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Walloomsac River each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.