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[font "Times New Roman"]Weekly Fishing Report - Week of August 8, 2005 [/font] [font "Times New Roman"]![[Image: lmb_small.gif]](http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishimag/lmb_small.gif)
[font "Times New Roman"][#004080]INLAND REPORT [/#004080][/font][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]LARGEMOUTH BASS anglers reported some good catches from many waters across the state including Mansfield Hollow Reservoir, Candlewood, Coventry, East Twin, Mamanasco, Wonoscopomuc, Congamond, Rogers, Middle Bolton, Lower Bolton (5.1 lb bass), Crystal (Ellington, 6 lb bass), Mashapaug and Highland Lakes, and Pachaug, Long, Halls, Mudge and Wood Creek Ponds. Fair to good reports from Lake Lillinonah, Colebrook Reservoir, Beach Pond and the Connecticut River (try coves in the Hartford-Middletown area, and in the lower river).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]SMALLMOUTH BASS action reported from Lake Lillinonah, Colebrook Reservoir, Lower Bolton, Columbia, Coventry, Candlewood (typical summer fishing, catches include a 4.4 lb smallie), Gardner and Highland Lakes, Squantz Pond, and on the Farmington (Tarrifville area), Connecticut (Enfield area), Quinebaug, Shetucket and Housatonic (excellent), and Shetucket Rivers.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]NORTHERN PIKE fishing is reported to be good at Mansfield Hollow Reservoir, Lake Lillinonah, Bantam Lake, Pachaug Pond and on the Connecticut River (coves and the Haddam Meadows area).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Some WALLEYE catches reported from Squantz Pond (including a 7 lb, 26” walleye) and Gardner Lake.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Fair to good CALICO BASS action reported from Silver Lake (Meriden), Highland Lake, Halls Pond, Park Pond and Pachaug Pond.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]SUNFISH provide excellent summer-time family fishing. Areas to try include Wood Creek Pond, Crescent Pond, and Quinebaug, Amos, Billings, Crystal (Ellington), and Mamanasco Lakes.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Good YELLOW PERCH catches reported from Wood Creek, , Dog, Squantz, Crescent (12”), and Mudge Ponds, and Tyler, Candlewood, Coventry and Wyassup Lakes.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]CATFISH angling on the Connecticut River continues to be very good, reported catches include 5.9, 6.3, and 6.8 (26.5”) lb fish.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]CHAIN PICKEREL are being found in Lower Bolton Lake, Coventry Lake and Halls Pond.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]TROUT[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]ANGLERS ARE REMINDED THAT THE THERMAL REFUGE AREAS ON THE HOUSATONIC, NAUGATUCK AND SHETUCKET RIVERS ARE NOW CLOSED TO FISHING AND WILL REOPEN ON SEPTEMBER 1.[/#ff0000] From June 15 through August 31, all fishing within 100 feet of tributaries as posted by DEP (look for white signs) is prohibited.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Rivers & streams -Heat and low flows has slowed trout fishing in many rivers and streams throughout the state. Best reports are from the Farmington River (plenty of trout in the 20-25” range reported), also some fair action at the Salmon River TMA. Trout fishing remains slow on the Housatonic River with many trout in the thermal refuges. Low flows and hot summer conditions make early and late in the day the best fishing times. Summer is also a good time to try terrestrial fly patterns.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]The Farmington River remains quite fishable. Water temperatures continue to range from the low to upper 60’s °F during the course of the day. Flows are clear, but somewhat low, about 160 cfs just below Riverton (Still River flows are very low, about 14 cfs). Farmington River anglers are advised that from Friday (8/12) through Sunday (8/21), West Branch flows may be lower (closer to 95 cfs) as there will be no releases for downstream power generation. Current patterns include Needhami (#22-26, early morning), Isonychia (#10-12, fast water, evening), Blue Wing Olives (#16-20, mid-late afternoon), Sulphurs duns (#14-20, in Riverton area only, morning; afternoon to early evening for spinners), Cahill/Stenonema (#12-18), Caddis (tan #16-18, all day; green #22-26, evening; summer pupa #18-20 morning), Midges (#22-28, morning), Black Ants (#14-20, mid day in fast water), Black Beetles (#16-18, mid day), Flying Ants (#18-22, mid day, when windy/humid), Stone Hopper (#8-12, mid day) and Golden Drake (Potomanthus, #10-14). Evenings are bringing out a mixture of every bug on the water, although the current heat continues to delay activity until later in the evening.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Housatonic River water temperatures continue to range from the low to upper 70’s °F. Flows also remain low, down to about 160 cfs at Falls Village. Under these conditions, [#ff0000]ANGLERS SHOULD TAKE EXTRA CARE WHEN HANDLING TROUT THEY PLAN TO RELEASE! IT IS AN EXCELLENT TIME TO SWITCH TO SMALLMOUTH BASS IN THE HOUSATONIC RIVER.[/#ff0000] We are at the tail end of the White Fly hatch. Use a White Wolf (#10-12). Other insect hatches include Sulphurs (#14-16, evening), Blue Wing Olive (#18-22, early morning; spinner fall in evening), Isonychia (#12-14 evening), Light Cahill (#12-16, evening), and Black caddis (#16-18, early morning & evening). Try Black/Cinnamon Ants (#18-22, mid day in fast water), Black Beetles (#14-18, mid day), Stone Hopper (#8-10, mid day) and Flying Ants (#18-22, mid day, when windy/humid). Don’t forget streamers (morning & evening). Patterns to try include White Zonkers, Wooly Buggers, Muddlers, Micky Finn, and Grey or Black Ghosts (#4-10).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Lakes & Ponds – Some good trout fishing is still being found, best reports from Colebrook Reservoir (2.2 lb rainbow), Crystal (Ellington), East Twin (21”), Highland and Wonoscopomuc Lakes Beach Pond and Squantz Pond.[/font] [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 surface water temperature in Long Island Sound (LIS) remains in the low 70’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]![[Image: arrow7.gif]](http://www.dep.state.ct.us/images/arrow7.gif)
[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"][#009999]FISHING IS FAMILY FUN! SALTWATER FISHING IS HOT (PRIME TIME), WITH SOME OF THE BEST FISHING OF THE SEASON. GET OUT AND ENJOY SOME FAMILY FUN.[/#009999][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]SPECIAL NOTE: THE [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/marineinfo/saltregs.htm#Winter_Flounder"]WINTER FLOUNDER[/url] FISHING SEASON CLOSED AUGUST 1ST AND WILL NOT REOPEN UNTIL APRIL 1ST 2006.[/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]STRIPED BASS fishing remains good on the major reefs and rip areas. Night fishing is the most productive time to go and don’t forget about using live baits (scup, hickory shad or eels) for “cow” bass. To reduce hooking mortality, try circle hooks when using live or cut chunk baits.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]STRIPERS and BLUEFISH can be found at the usual spots: The Watch Hill reefs, Ram Island Reef, the Race, Plum Gut, Thames River, Bartlett Reef, the humps south of Hatchett Reef, Long Sand Shoal, Cornfield Point, Southwest Reef, Sixmile Reef, the reefs off Madison and Branford, New Haven Harbor, Charles Island area, Penfield Reef, and around the Norwalk Islands.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]SNAPPER BLUEFISH are in the tidal creeks and coves. Flood tide seems to be the best time to go. Snappers range size from about 4 to 6 inches in length.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]SUMMER FLOUNDER (FLUKE) fishing is spotty. The Stonington area, Mystic River, Bloody Grounds to Black Point, Connecticut River, Long Sand Shoal, Six Mile Reef and New Haven Harbor (breakwaters) are spots worth trying.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]TAUTOG (BLACKFISH) can be found mixed in along with SCUP (PORGIES) at any of the major reefs.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]The Niantic River is the best spot for HICKORY SHAD (early morning or in the evening are the best times).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Reports of BLUE CRABS are still on the slow side but there are signs of improvement. Remember, Connecticut is at the northern most range for blue crabs and depending on how severe our winters are can affect their abundance for the following season.[/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 fish species.[/#ff0000][/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"]LARGEMOUTH BASS anglers reported some good catches from many waters across the state including Mansfield Hollow Reservoir, Candlewood, Coventry, East Twin, Mamanasco, Wonoscopomuc, Congamond, Rogers, Middle Bolton, Lower Bolton (5.1 lb bass), Crystal (Ellington, 6 lb bass), Mashapaug and Highland Lakes, and Pachaug, Long, Halls, Mudge and Wood Creek Ponds. Fair to good reports from Lake Lillinonah, Colebrook Reservoir, Beach Pond and the Connecticut River (try coves in the Hartford-Middletown area, and in the lower river).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]SMALLMOUTH BASS action reported from Lake Lillinonah, Colebrook Reservoir, Lower Bolton, Columbia, Coventry, Candlewood (typical summer fishing, catches include a 4.4 lb smallie), Gardner and Highland Lakes, Squantz Pond, and on the Farmington (Tarrifville area), Connecticut (Enfield area), Quinebaug, Shetucket and Housatonic (excellent), and Shetucket Rivers.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]NORTHERN PIKE fishing is reported to be good at Mansfield Hollow Reservoir, Lake Lillinonah, Bantam Lake, Pachaug Pond and on the Connecticut River (coves and the Haddam Meadows area).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Some WALLEYE catches reported from Squantz Pond (including a 7 lb, 26” walleye) and Gardner Lake.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Fair to good CALICO BASS action reported from Silver Lake (Meriden), Highland Lake, Halls Pond, Park Pond and Pachaug Pond.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]SUNFISH provide excellent summer-time family fishing. Areas to try include Wood Creek Pond, Crescent Pond, and Quinebaug, Amos, Billings, Crystal (Ellington), and Mamanasco Lakes.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Good YELLOW PERCH catches reported from Wood Creek, , Dog, Squantz, Crescent (12”), and Mudge Ponds, and Tyler, Candlewood, Coventry and Wyassup Lakes.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]CATFISH angling on the Connecticut River continues to be very good, reported catches include 5.9, 6.3, and 6.8 (26.5”) lb fish.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]CHAIN PICKEREL are being found in Lower Bolton Lake, Coventry Lake and Halls Pond.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]TROUT[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]ANGLERS ARE REMINDED THAT THE THERMAL REFUGE AREAS ON THE HOUSATONIC, NAUGATUCK AND SHETUCKET RIVERS ARE NOW CLOSED TO FISHING AND WILL REOPEN ON SEPTEMBER 1.[/#ff0000] From June 15 through August 31, all fishing within 100 feet of tributaries as posted by DEP (look for white signs) is prohibited.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Rivers & streams -Heat and low flows has slowed trout fishing in many rivers and streams throughout the state. Best reports are from the Farmington River (plenty of trout in the 20-25” range reported), also some fair action at the Salmon River TMA. Trout fishing remains slow on the Housatonic River with many trout in the thermal refuges. Low flows and hot summer conditions make early and late in the day the best fishing times. Summer is also a good time to try terrestrial fly patterns.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]The Farmington River remains quite fishable. Water temperatures continue to range from the low to upper 60’s °F during the course of the day. Flows are clear, but somewhat low, about 160 cfs just below Riverton (Still River flows are very low, about 14 cfs). Farmington River anglers are advised that from Friday (8/12) through Sunday (8/21), West Branch flows may be lower (closer to 95 cfs) as there will be no releases for downstream power generation. Current patterns include Needhami (#22-26, early morning), Isonychia (#10-12, fast water, evening), Blue Wing Olives (#16-20, mid-late afternoon), Sulphurs duns (#14-20, in Riverton area only, morning; afternoon to early evening for spinners), Cahill/Stenonema (#12-18), Caddis (tan #16-18, all day; green #22-26, evening; summer pupa #18-20 morning), Midges (#22-28, morning), Black Ants (#14-20, mid day in fast water), Black Beetles (#16-18, mid day), Flying Ants (#18-22, mid day, when windy/humid), Stone Hopper (#8-12, mid day) and Golden Drake (Potomanthus, #10-14). Evenings are bringing out a mixture of every bug on the water, although the current heat continues to delay activity until later in the evening.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Housatonic River water temperatures continue to range from the low to upper 70’s °F. Flows also remain low, down to about 160 cfs at Falls Village. Under these conditions, [#ff0000]ANGLERS SHOULD TAKE EXTRA CARE WHEN HANDLING TROUT THEY PLAN TO RELEASE! IT IS AN EXCELLENT TIME TO SWITCH TO SMALLMOUTH BASS IN THE HOUSATONIC RIVER.[/#ff0000] We are at the tail end of the White Fly hatch. Use a White Wolf (#10-12). Other insect hatches include Sulphurs (#14-16, evening), Blue Wing Olive (#18-22, early morning; spinner fall in evening), Isonychia (#12-14 evening), Light Cahill (#12-16, evening), and Black caddis (#16-18, early morning & evening). Try Black/Cinnamon Ants (#18-22, mid day in fast water), Black Beetles (#14-18, mid day), Stone Hopper (#8-10, mid day) and Flying Ants (#18-22, mid day, when windy/humid). Don’t forget streamers (morning & evening). Patterns to try include White Zonkers, Wooly Buggers, Muddlers, Micky Finn, and Grey or Black Ghosts (#4-10).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Lakes & Ponds – Some good trout fishing is still being found, best reports from Colebrook Reservoir (2.2 lb rainbow), Crystal (Ellington), East Twin (21”), Highland and Wonoscopomuc Lakes Beach Pond and Squantz Pond.[/font] [font "Times New Roman"][#004080]MARINE REPORT[/#004080]
[/font] [font "Times New Roman"]The surface water temperature in Long Island Sound (LIS) remains in the low 70’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"][#009999]FISHING IS FAMILY FUN! SALTWATER FISHING IS HOT (PRIME TIME), WITH SOME OF THE BEST FISHING OF THE SEASON. GET OUT AND ENJOY SOME FAMILY FUN.[/#009999][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]SPECIAL NOTE: THE [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/marineinfo/saltregs.htm#Winter_Flounder"]WINTER FLOUNDER[/url] FISHING SEASON CLOSED AUGUST 1ST AND WILL NOT REOPEN UNTIL APRIL 1ST 2006.[/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]STRIPED BASS fishing remains good on the major reefs and rip areas. Night fishing is the most productive time to go and don’t forget about using live baits (scup, hickory shad or eels) for “cow” bass. To reduce hooking mortality, try circle hooks when using live or cut chunk baits.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]STRIPERS and BLUEFISH can be found at the usual spots: The Watch Hill reefs, Ram Island Reef, the Race, Plum Gut, Thames River, Bartlett Reef, the humps south of Hatchett Reef, Long Sand Shoal, Cornfield Point, Southwest Reef, Sixmile Reef, the reefs off Madison and Branford, New Haven Harbor, Charles Island area, Penfield Reef, and around the Norwalk Islands.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]SNAPPER BLUEFISH are in the tidal creeks and coves. Flood tide seems to be the best time to go. Snappers range size from about 4 to 6 inches in length.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]SUMMER FLOUNDER (FLUKE) fishing is spotty. The Stonington area, Mystic River, Bloody Grounds to Black Point, Connecticut River, Long Sand Shoal, Six Mile Reef and New Haven Harbor (breakwaters) are spots worth trying.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]TAUTOG (BLACKFISH) can be found mixed in along with SCUP (PORGIES) at any of the major reefs.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]The Niantic River is the best spot for HICKORY SHAD (early morning or in the evening are the best times).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Reports of BLUE CRABS are still on the slow side but there are signs of improvement. Remember, Connecticut is at the northern most range for blue crabs and depending on how severe our winters are can affect their abundance for the following season.[/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 fish species.[/#ff0000][/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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