Access point

Bennington Sectionon Walloomsac River

Accessible areas near Bennington, offering both runs and deeper pockets.

Walloomsac River report Directions42.8906°N, 73.2088°W

Bite report · week of Oct 4

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.

What to tie on at Bennington Section

Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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Woolly Bugger (Olive)

#4#6#8

A versatile and indispensable streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, effective for enticing aggressive strikes from trout in the colder fall waters.

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March Brown Dry

#14#16

March Browns are actively hatching, making this a primary dry fly for rising trout during the early spring.

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Baby Brown Trout (Streamer)

#4#6#8

Larger brown trout become more aggressive and territorial during the fall pre-spawn, actively targeting smaller baitfish, making this streamer highly effective.

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Zebra Midge (Black)

#20#22#24

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.

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Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun

#18#20#22

Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in early spring, especially on overcast days, making this low-profile dry fly excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.

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