11-11-2005, 09:42 PM
[font "Times New Roman"]Weekly Fishing Report - Week of November 7, 2005 [/font] [font "Times New Roman"]![[Image: salmon.gif]](http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishimag/salmon.gif)
[font "Times New Roman"][#004080]INLAND REPORT[/#004080][/font][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]ATLANTIC SALMON[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]This week DEP again stocked the Naugatuck and Shetucket Rivers twice, with 280 salmon released into the Naugatuck River and 283 salmon into the Shetucket River. These stockings bring the number of salmon stocked this fall up to 1,650 fish. The salmon released this week are from DEP’s Kensington Hatchery. They weigh between 3 and 20 pounds (although there is a 25.77 lb salmon included in this week’s releases), and average 10.6 pounds per fish. DEP currently expects to stock some additional salmon in December. Please visit the [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/salmonstockingphotos.htm"]Salmon Stocking Page[/url] for pictures from the Naugatuck River stocking. [/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]Reminder - Anglers are reminded that catch-and- release fishing is in effect through November 30, 2005. From December 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006, anglers may keep one salmon per day. Fishing for Atlantic salmon is limited to use of single-fly or lure with a single free-swinging hook.[/#ff0000][/font][font "Times New Roman"]TROUT[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]LAKES & PONDS –Trout fishing remains variable, with reports from Amos Lake (fair), Highland Lake (fair), East Twin Lake (very slow), Colebrook Reservoir (slow), Crystal (Ellington) Lake (slow), Squantz Pond (slow), West Hill Pond (good) and Beach Pond (fair).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]RIVERS & STREAMS -Fall fishing is producing good action for those willing to brave the weather and the leaf fall. The good reports include the West Branch Farmington, Housatonic, Scantic, Salmon, Shetucket and Naugatuck Rivers, Mashmoquet Brook and Roaring Brook (Stafford). Streamers and nymphing dominate in the fall, and are generally best during the early morning and late afternoon. Streamer anglers using 2X tippet are having success (9a.m. – 1p.m. during low light periods/overcast days). For streamers try white, yellow and brown colors. Patterns to try include White Wooly Buggers, Muddlers, Micky Finn, Grey or Black Ghosts (#4-10). For nymphs, bottom bounce with Caddis pupa (#14-16), Serendipity (#14-16), Pheasant Tail (#12-20), Prince (#6-18) and Hare’s ear (#8-20).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Farmington River-The West Branch is quite fishable. Flows are clear and only somewhat high, about 430 cfs from Hogback to Riverton and about 600 cfs below the confluence of the Still River. Water temperatures are somewhat high for this time of year, around 50°F. The expected insect hatches are somewhat delayed due to these warmer temperatures (the fall bugs are looking for 45°F). Right now BWO continue to be the dominant hatch, with midges and caddis mixed in. For best action try Blue Wing Olives (#22-26, late morning) and Caddis (winter & tan #16-18, early afternoon). Expect most of the action to be between 11:30 am and 3:00 pm.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Housatonic River- Morning water temperatures in the TMA are around 50°F. Flows are somewhat high, but clear, currently about 1,200 cfs at Falls Village and 2,200 cfs at Gaylordsville. Streamers and nymphs continue to be the way to go. Hatches include Blue Wing Olive (#18-22, early morning) and Tan & Winter caddis (#16-20, early morning & late afternoon).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]LARGEMOUTH AND SMALLMOUTH BASS fishing continues to be variable, ranging from slow to good, with reports for LARGEMOUTH from Lake McDonough, Lake Kenosia (fair), Winnemaug (good), East Twin (slow), Candlewood (slow), Maltby Lakes, Gardner Lake, Highland Lake (fair including a 6.75 lb), Coventry Lake (slow), Crystal Lake (Ellington) (slow), Branford Supply Ponds(fair), Hatch Pond (good) Pachaug Pond (fair) and Beach pond (fair, including a 6.4 lb fish). SMALLMOUTH reports are from Lake Lillinonah (good action, no big ones), Candlewood (good), Gardner Lake and Squantz Pond (slow, but catches include a 4 lb smallie).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]NORTHERN PIKE action reported from Mansfield Hollow Reservoir (mixed reports- several up to 27”), Bantam Lake (fair) and Pachaug Pond (good).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Good catches of CHAIN PICKEREL reported from Lake McDonough (6 lb pickerel), Branford Supply Ponds, East Twin Lake, and Gardner Lake (15 fish for one angler).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Good WALLEYE action at Squantz Pond (30”, 9.6 lb and 10.8 lb fish among the catches) and Lake Saltonstall (including a 8.9 lb 28.5” beauty).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]YELLOW PERCH put on an impressive showing at Maltby Lakes (30 fish) and Gardner Lake (50 fish).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Late season catches of nice-sized KOKANEE SALMON continue to be reported from West Hill Pond.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Connecticut River – BLACK CRAPPIE are still putting on a good showing with a 17” fish among the catches this week. Jigs & shiners are producing, Best reports from Wethersfield and White Oaks Coves, and from the lower River. NORTHERN PIKE fishing is reported as good. Recent catches in the Wethersfield Cove, Harbor Park (Middletown) and Salmon River Cove areas included several pike up to 34”.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]NOTES:[/#ff0000][/font] [ul] [li][font "Times New Roman"]DEP’s Quinebaug Fish Hatchery visitor center will be closed until further notice while the building undergoes repairs to the roof. All other areas generally open to the public will remain open.[/font] [li][font "Times New Roman"]The State Park road to MASHAPAUG LAKE IS CLOSED due to storm damage. This closure may last for an extended period.[/font] [li][font "Times New Roman"]The Natchaug State Forest entrance road bridge across the NATCHAUG RIVER off of Route 198 in Eastford is closed indefinitely. This closure applies to both vehicles and pedestrians. For additional information including alternate access: [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/forests/natchaug.htm"]http://www.dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/forests/natchaug.htm[/url][/font] [li][font "Times New Roman"]Winter drawdowns of Gardner Lake, Pachaug Pond (down 16 inches), Lower Bolton Lake (down 1 foot), Middle Bolton Lake (down 2.5 feet), Glasgo Pond (down 20 inches) and Bashan Lake (down 8 inches) are underway.[/font] [li][font "Times New Roman"]US Army Corp of Engineers will be conducting their 5-year inspection of Thomaston Dam on November 16th. Over several days, flows on the Naugatuck River will be slowly reduced to minimum levels. Water will then be held back for one half hour before being allowed to return to natural flows.[/font] [li][font "Times New Roman"]The Scotland Dam impoundment on the Shetucket River was drawndown for maintenance on November 7th. Shetucket River flows will be “run-of-the-river” through November 20th.[/font] [/li][/ul] [font "Times New Roman"][#004080]MARINE REPORT[/#004080]![[Image: stb2.gif]](http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishimag/stb2.gif)
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[font "Times New Roman"]The water temperature in Long Island Sound (LIS) remains relatively warm for this time of year ranging from the mid to high 50’s °F. Check out the following web sites for more detailed water temperatures and marine boating conditions:[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][url "http://marine.rutgers.edu/mrs/sat_data/?nothumbs=1"]http://marine.rutgers.edu/mrs/sat_data/?nothumbs=1[/url][url "http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/"]
http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/
[/url][url "http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/AN/330.html"]http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/AN/330.html[/url][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Also remember to check the CT [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/angler.htm"]Angler’s Guide[/url] page 52 for tidal information and page 50 for saltwater trophy fish award info.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]BLUEFISH and STRIPED BASS fishing remains good throughout LIS. Productive fishing spots include the Watch Hill reefs, the Race, Plum Gut, Millstone Point, Bartlett Reef, Black Point, the humps south of Hatchett Reef, Long Sand Shoal, Cornfield Point, Southwest Reef, Sixmile Reef, the reefs off Madison and Branford, Milford Harbor breakwaters to Charles Island, Milford Point area, Stratford Shoal/Middle Ground, Penfield Reef, Compo Beach, and the Norwalk Islands.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]BLACKFISH (tautog) fishing is hit or miss depending on the location. The reefs in Fishers Island Sound, Black Point area, Falkner Island area, the reefs off Madison and Guilford, New Haven breakwaters, Stratford Shoal/Middle Ground, and the Norwalk Islands are the better spots worth trying.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]PLEASE NOTE: [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/marineinfo/saltregs.htm#scup"]SCUP[/url] FISHING CLOSED NOVEMBER 1ST[/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]Please see the [/#ff0000][url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/marineinfo/saltregs.htm"]Current Marine Fisheries Recreational Regulations[/url][#0080ff] [/#0080ff][#ff0000]page for the latest regulations on common saltwater fish species or download t[b]he [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/pdf.htm"]2005 Marine Fisheries Brochure[/url]. [/#ff0000][/b][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#009999]Interested in participating in the Marine Volunteer Angler Survey? Please see page 41 of the 2005 CT [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/angler.htm"]Angler’s Guide[/url] for contact information. Your participation is critical to effective fisheries management of your marine fishery resources. Thank you.[/#009999][/font] [center][font "Times New Roman"][url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/weekly/fishadv.htm"]Weekly Fishing Report[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/index.htm"]Bureau of Natural Resources[/url][/font][/center] [font "Arial"][size 2][url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/index.htm"]Home[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/aboutdep/contact/contact.htm"]Contact Us[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/search2.htm"]Search[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/survey/survey.htm"]Feedback[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/legal.htm"]Website Legal Info[/url][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Send comments or questions regarding this site to[/size][#800000][size 2] [url "mailto:dep.webmaster@po.state.ct.us"]dep.webmaster@po.state.ct.us[/url][/size][/#800000][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Copyright 1998-2004 Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][#004080]INLAND REPORT[/#004080][/font][/font] [font "Times New Roman"]ATLANTIC SALMON[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]This week DEP again stocked the Naugatuck and Shetucket Rivers twice, with 280 salmon released into the Naugatuck River and 283 salmon into the Shetucket River. These stockings bring the number of salmon stocked this fall up to 1,650 fish. The salmon released this week are from DEP’s Kensington Hatchery. They weigh between 3 and 20 pounds (although there is a 25.77 lb salmon included in this week’s releases), and average 10.6 pounds per fish. DEP currently expects to stock some additional salmon in December. Please visit the [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/salmonstockingphotos.htm"]Salmon Stocking Page[/url] for pictures from the Naugatuck River stocking. [/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]Reminder - Anglers are reminded that catch-and- release fishing is in effect through November 30, 2005. From December 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006, anglers may keep one salmon per day. Fishing for Atlantic salmon is limited to use of single-fly or lure with a single free-swinging hook.[/#ff0000][/font][font "Times New Roman"]TROUT[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]LAKES & PONDS –Trout fishing remains variable, with reports from Amos Lake (fair), Highland Lake (fair), East Twin Lake (very slow), Colebrook Reservoir (slow), Crystal (Ellington) Lake (slow), Squantz Pond (slow), West Hill Pond (good) and Beach Pond (fair).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]RIVERS & STREAMS -Fall fishing is producing good action for those willing to brave the weather and the leaf fall. The good reports include the West Branch Farmington, Housatonic, Scantic, Salmon, Shetucket and Naugatuck Rivers, Mashmoquet Brook and Roaring Brook (Stafford). Streamers and nymphing dominate in the fall, and are generally best during the early morning and late afternoon. Streamer anglers using 2X tippet are having success (9a.m. – 1p.m. during low light periods/overcast days). For streamers try white, yellow and brown colors. Patterns to try include White Wooly Buggers, Muddlers, Micky Finn, Grey or Black Ghosts (#4-10). For nymphs, bottom bounce with Caddis pupa (#14-16), Serendipity (#14-16), Pheasant Tail (#12-20), Prince (#6-18) and Hare’s ear (#8-20).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Farmington River-The West Branch is quite fishable. Flows are clear and only somewhat high, about 430 cfs from Hogback to Riverton and about 600 cfs below the confluence of the Still River. Water temperatures are somewhat high for this time of year, around 50°F. The expected insect hatches are somewhat delayed due to these warmer temperatures (the fall bugs are looking for 45°F). Right now BWO continue to be the dominant hatch, with midges and caddis mixed in. For best action try Blue Wing Olives (#22-26, late morning) and Caddis (winter & tan #16-18, early afternoon). Expect most of the action to be between 11:30 am and 3:00 pm.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Housatonic River- Morning water temperatures in the TMA are around 50°F. Flows are somewhat high, but clear, currently about 1,200 cfs at Falls Village and 2,200 cfs at Gaylordsville. Streamers and nymphs continue to be the way to go. Hatches include Blue Wing Olive (#18-22, early morning) and Tan & Winter caddis (#16-20, early morning & late afternoon).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]LARGEMOUTH AND SMALLMOUTH BASS fishing continues to be variable, ranging from slow to good, with reports for LARGEMOUTH from Lake McDonough, Lake Kenosia (fair), Winnemaug (good), East Twin (slow), Candlewood (slow), Maltby Lakes, Gardner Lake, Highland Lake (fair including a 6.75 lb), Coventry Lake (slow), Crystal Lake (Ellington) (slow), Branford Supply Ponds(fair), Hatch Pond (good) Pachaug Pond (fair) and Beach pond (fair, including a 6.4 lb fish). SMALLMOUTH reports are from Lake Lillinonah (good action, no big ones), Candlewood (good), Gardner Lake and Squantz Pond (slow, but catches include a 4 lb smallie).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]NORTHERN PIKE action reported from Mansfield Hollow Reservoir (mixed reports- several up to 27”), Bantam Lake (fair) and Pachaug Pond (good).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Good catches of CHAIN PICKEREL reported from Lake McDonough (6 lb pickerel), Branford Supply Ponds, East Twin Lake, and Gardner Lake (15 fish for one angler).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Good WALLEYE action at Squantz Pond (30”, 9.6 lb and 10.8 lb fish among the catches) and Lake Saltonstall (including a 8.9 lb 28.5” beauty).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]YELLOW PERCH put on an impressive showing at Maltby Lakes (30 fish) and Gardner Lake (50 fish).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Late season catches of nice-sized KOKANEE SALMON continue to be reported from West Hill Pond.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Connecticut River – BLACK CRAPPIE are still putting on a good showing with a 17” fish among the catches this week. Jigs & shiners are producing, Best reports from Wethersfield and White Oaks Coves, and from the lower River. NORTHERN PIKE fishing is reported as good. Recent catches in the Wethersfield Cove, Harbor Park (Middletown) and Salmon River Cove areas included several pike up to 34”.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]NOTES:[/#ff0000][/font] [ul] [li][font "Times New Roman"]DEP’s Quinebaug Fish Hatchery visitor center will be closed until further notice while the building undergoes repairs to the roof. All other areas generally open to the public will remain open.[/font] [li][font "Times New Roman"]The State Park road to MASHAPAUG LAKE IS CLOSED due to storm damage. This closure may last for an extended period.[/font] [li][font "Times New Roman"]The Natchaug State Forest entrance road bridge across the NATCHAUG RIVER off of Route 198 in Eastford is closed indefinitely. This closure applies to both vehicles and pedestrians. For additional information including alternate access: [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/forests/natchaug.htm"]http://www.dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/forests/natchaug.htm[/url][/font] [li][font "Times New Roman"]Winter drawdowns of Gardner Lake, Pachaug Pond (down 16 inches), Lower Bolton Lake (down 1 foot), Middle Bolton Lake (down 2.5 feet), Glasgo Pond (down 20 inches) and Bashan Lake (down 8 inches) are underway.[/font] [li][font "Times New Roman"]US Army Corp of Engineers will be conducting their 5-year inspection of Thomaston Dam on November 16th. Over several days, flows on the Naugatuck River will be slowly reduced to minimum levels. Water will then be held back for one half hour before being allowed to return to natural flows.[/font] [li][font "Times New Roman"]The Scotland Dam impoundment on the Shetucket River was drawndown for maintenance on November 7th. Shetucket River flows will be “run-of-the-river” through November 20th.[/font] [/li][/ul] [font "Times New Roman"][#004080]MARINE REPORT[/#004080]
[/font] [font "Times New Roman"]The water temperature in Long Island Sound (LIS) remains relatively warm for this time of year ranging from the mid to high 50’s °F. Check out the following web sites for more detailed water temperatures and marine boating conditions:[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][url "http://marine.rutgers.edu/mrs/sat_data/?nothumbs=1"]http://marine.rutgers.edu/mrs/sat_data/?nothumbs=1[/url][url "http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/"]
http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/
[/url][url "http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/AN/330.html"]http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/AN/330.html[/url][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Also remember to check the CT [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/angler.htm"]Angler’s Guide[/url] page 52 for tidal information and page 50 for saltwater trophy fish award info.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]BLUEFISH and STRIPED BASS fishing remains good throughout LIS. Productive fishing spots include the Watch Hill reefs, the Race, Plum Gut, Millstone Point, Bartlett Reef, Black Point, the humps south of Hatchett Reef, Long Sand Shoal, Cornfield Point, Southwest Reef, Sixmile Reef, the reefs off Madison and Branford, Milford Harbor breakwaters to Charles Island, Milford Point area, Stratford Shoal/Middle Ground, Penfield Reef, Compo Beach, and the Norwalk Islands.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]BLACKFISH (tautog) fishing is hit or miss depending on the location. The reefs in Fishers Island Sound, Black Point area, Falkner Island area, the reefs off Madison and Guilford, New Haven breakwaters, Stratford Shoal/Middle Ground, and the Norwalk Islands are the better spots worth trying.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]PLEASE NOTE: [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/marineinfo/saltregs.htm#scup"]SCUP[/url] FISHING CLOSED NOVEMBER 1ST[/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]Please see the [/#ff0000][url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/marineinfo/saltregs.htm"]Current Marine Fisheries Recreational Regulations[/url][#0080ff] [/#0080ff][#ff0000]page for the latest regulations on common saltwater fish species or download t[b]he [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/pdf.htm"]2005 Marine Fisheries Brochure[/url]. [/#ff0000][/b][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#009999]Interested in participating in the Marine Volunteer Angler Survey? Please see page 41 of the 2005 CT [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/angler.htm"]Angler’s Guide[/url] for contact information. Your participation is critical to effective fisheries management of your marine fishery resources. Thank you.[/#009999][/font] [center][font "Times New Roman"][url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/weekly/fishadv.htm"]Weekly Fishing Report[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/index.htm"]Bureau of Natural Resources[/url][/font][/center] [font "Arial"][size 2][url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/index.htm"]Home[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/aboutdep/contact/contact.htm"]Contact Us[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/search2.htm"]Search[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/survey/survey.htm"]Feedback[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/legal.htm"]Website Legal Info[/url][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Send comments or questions regarding this site to[/size][#800000][size 2] [url "mailto:dep.webmaster@po.state.ct.us"]dep.webmaster@po.state.ct.us[/url][/size][/#800000][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Copyright 1998-2004 Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection[/size][/font]
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