Access point

Stockbridge / Granville areaon White River

Accessible pools and riffles with strong summer hatches and bright fall fishing.

White River report Directions43.6342°N, 72.3874°W

Bite report · week of Oct 4

Lower

01Lower, clear flows are optimal for wade fishing the White River, allowing access to varied water.
02Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) are actively hatching on cooler, overcast days; target these with small dry flies and emergers.
03Midges are a year-round staple and are increasingly important as water temperatures drop; fish larva and pupa subsurface.
04Consider a Black Woolly Bugger or Blood Dot Egg pattern for prospecting deeper runs and aggressive fall trout.
05Stealth and precise presentations with lighter tippets are crucial due to increased water clarity and selective trout.

What to tie on at Stockbridge / Granville area

Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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Blood Dot Egg

#10#12#14

Trout are opportunistic feeders, and egg patterns can be highly effective in fall, mimicking eggs from other spawning salmonids.

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October Caddis (Dry)

#6#8#10

The largest caddis hatch of the year in many regions, these larger dries can attract aggressive strikes from trout in fall.

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Zebra Midge

#18#20#22#24

Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, becoming even more crucial as water temperatures drop in fall.

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Tungsten Bead Pat's Rubber Legs

#4#6#8#10

While stonefly activity is low, these nymphs are always present in the substrate. In winter, a heavy tungsten version serves as an excellent 'anchor fly' to get your smaller midge droppers into the strike zone near the bottom.

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Zebra Midge

#18#20#22#24

Midges are the most prolific and consistent food source available to White River trout in February. Black and red patterns in sizes 18-22 are essentials for winter nymphing.

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Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun

#18#20#22

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

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