Deerfield River Fishing Report 9/8/17

Ants  Black/Cinnamon 12-20, BWO 16-20, Chernobyls  8-12, Hoppers 10-12, Adams 14-18, Caddis 14-18, Hare’s Ear/Olive/Orange Soft Hackle 12-16, GRHE Wet Fly 12-14, Stonefly Nymph Golden/Brown/Black 6-10, Pheasant Tail 12-18, Caddis Pupa/Larva in Olive/Natural 12-18, Olive Quill 14-16, Purple Attractor Nymphs 12-18, Woolly Buggers 6-10, Heisenburg Baby Bow 6, Various Streamers 4-12.

The Deerfield is running high as of right now. May be a good time to chuck some streamers in the catch and release areas. Watch for the lower river to drop before heading to this section.

The Millers and Westfield Rivers  water levels have gone up this week and are fishing good. The increase in flow along with cooler water temperatures is making the fish a bit more active every day. You may want to consider these rivers if you are not into the high flows of the Deerfield.

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: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ma/nwis/uv/?site_no=01171500&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060. 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!