Housatonic River — hatch chart + live conditions
Catch-and-release TMA between Cornwall Bridge and Boardman Bridge. Hatches: caddis, Hendricksons, sulphurs, isonychias, white flies.
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What are the best months to fish the Housatonic River?
Best months: May, June, July, September, October. A catch-and-release Trout Management Area runs between Cornwall Bridge and Boardman Bridge.
What flies hatch on the Housatonic River in June?
Active hatches this month: sulphur, caddis, isonychia, light cahill.
What species are in the Housatonic River?
Primary: brown trout, smallmouth bass. Catch-and-release TMA between Cornwall Bridge and Boardman Bridge. Hatches: caddis, Hendricksons, sulphurs, isonychias, white flies.
Are there special fishing regulations on the Housatonic River?
A catch-and-release Trout Management Area runs between Cornwall Bridge and Boardman Bridge. Always confirm current rules with CT DEEP before fishing.
How do I check live water conditions on the Housatonic River?
The live USGS reading is shown at the top of this page (site 01199050). It refreshes hourly.
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