Deerfield River Fishing Report 8/31/18
The water flows below Fife Brook dam in the C&R areas has dropped to 130cfs and a release of 900cfs is scheduled from 12pm-3pm today 8/31. Lets hope for the same throughout the long weekend. You can view the schedule for the following day after 5pm here http://www.h2oline.com/default.aspx?pg=si&op=255123
The water temps down river have shot up a bit with the recent heat but tend to drop down to 66-68 overnight. With the cloudy days this may even out and drop a bit more but I would suggest fishing early morning. Temps can shoot up into the 70’s on hose hot days. Same goes for the Westfield River. The Millers is down below 500cfs and tends to run a bit warmer but may be worth checking out this weekend. Have a SAFE and HAPPY Labor Day!
Hopper/Dropper, Ayl’s Magnum Hoppers 12, Cinamon/Black Flying Ants 12-18, Stimulators 8-12, PMX 8-12, Sulfurs 14-18, White Cahills/Cream/Olive Usuals/White Wulffs 12-16, Adams 10-16, Tan/Olive Caddis 16-18, BWO 16-18, Hare’s Ear Soft Hackle 12-18, Olive Quill Nymph 14-18, Pheasant Tail and Olive wet flies 12-16, Pheasant Tail Nymphs 12-18, Natural/Olive Caddis Nymphs 10-16, Black/Brown/Golden Stones 8-12, Copper Johns 12-16, Pink/Orange Hot Spot Nymphs 12-16, Rainbow Warriors 14-18, Olive/Black Woolly Buggers 6-10, Pink/Red/Green Squirmies 12.
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The water levels on the Deerfield River are constantly changing due to the many dams throughout. If you are looking to wade waste deep to stalk rising trout then the 130cfs water flows in the catch and release areas is the ideal flow. If you are willing to adapt and throw on a nymph or streamer then you’ll be effective during the water releases of 800-1,000. The lower river (below #2 Buckland Dam) the river widens out a bit and normally does not drop below 300cfs. Good dry fly conditions would be between 300-500cfs. If you are willing to adapt and fish nymphs and streamers then you can be effective at higher water levels. For the catch and release area you can check the water flows here: http://www.h2oline.com/default.aspx?pg=si&op=255123. For below the #2 Buckland Dam check the water flow here:www.h2oline.com/default.aspx?pg=si&op=255126. Always be prepared and paying attention for rising water flow. They are subject to change always. Always check the flows before you go out and while you are out if possible!
