Northeast
Connecticut River (Trophy Stretch)
Live Conditions
Connecticut River (Trophy Stretch) — Below Indian Stream (Pittsburg)
7-Day Flow
↑ Rising
24-Hr Pressure
28.3 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌧️Rain
61° / 55°
0.27"
Tomorrow
🌧️Rain
65° / 55°
0.17"
Sun
☁️Overcast
66° / 55°
Mon
🌦️Drizzle
70° / 53°
0.03"
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Connecticut River (Trophy Stretch).
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Time of Day
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Connecticut River (Trophy Stretch) conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Connecticut River (Trophy Stretch) · June · Early Summer
🟢 Active now at 56.1°F water
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CADDIS PEAK. Sulphurs (size 16-18) peak. PMDs (size 16-18). Salmon and trophy browns rising.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
About Connecticut River (Trophy Stretch)
The 'Trophy Stretch' — 2.5 miles of tailwater below the First Connecticut Lake dam to Lake Francis. Bottom-release dam keeps water cold all summer (fishable even in August when everything else is blown out). Browns over 15 lbs have been documented. Special regs: 2-fish aggregate, 12" minimum trout, 15" minimum salmon. The most remote major fishery in NH — plan for the drive to Pittsburg.
Regulations
NH fishing license required. Special regulations apply: 2-fish aggregate, 12" minimum trout, 15" minimum salmon. Wading easy at 150 CFS but felt soles plus a wading staff are essential. Operated in cooperation with Central Rivers Power.