Fishing the Farmington River, CT (Fishing)

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The Farmington River that most fly anglers talk about is the West Branch of the Farmington River, in particular the section from Riverton downstream to New Hartford. This section of river, which has the highest trout population density in the state - rivaling some western waters - is the product of a 200-foot-high dam which releases a fairly consistent flow of cold water year round. This is called a tailwater fishery.The combination of the river's size and the release of 50-degree water from the bottom of the dam creates the ideal habitat for trout to thrive and grow. For Mianus TU members, the river is particularly important as a summer fishing stream, as it is often at its best when our rivers are at their lowest and hottest conditions. Even better, for the majority of chapter members, the river is just an hour and a half away. (The only problem with summer fishing on the Farmington are the frequent interruptions as canoers, kayakers and tubers float downstream.) Click here to learn more about fly fishing the Farmington River, CT