Question 1

What are the Housatonic River's fishing seasons?

Accepted Answer

March - June: Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Northern Pike. June - August: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Carp. September - December: Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and Carp.

Question 2

What species of fish are found in the Housatonic River?

Accepted Answer

Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and Carp

Question 3

What is the Housatonic River's terrain like?

Accepted Answer

The Housatonic River is a large limestone river that offers easy access to fishing by driftboat. Long deep pools and wide shallow riffles hold a variety of fish.

Question 4

What kind of weather does the Housatonic River experience?

Accepted Answer

Spring: 32 - 70 degrees Summer: 65 - 80 degrees Fall: 45 - 75 degrees Winter: 32 - 60 degrees

Question 5

How much does it cost to take a fishing guide onto the Hosatonic River?

Accepted Answer

Rates start from: 1/2 day float trip $325.00 Full day float trip $425.00. You can find all pricing information at: fishydude.com

Question 6

What is provided on a Housatonic River guide trip?

Accepted Answer

Half-day float trip includes fly rods, hand-tied flies and leaders along with snacks and beverages. Full-day float trip includes fly rods, hand-tied flies and leaders along with snacks, beverages, and a shore lunch.

Question 7

What gear should I bring fly fishing on the Housatonic River?

Accepted Answer

Trout fishing: Clients bringing their own fly rods should bring 5-wt. or 6-wt. 9' or 10' length rods.  Bass/Pike/Carp fishing: Clients bringing their own fly rods should bring 8-wt. or 8- to 10-wt. 9' length rods.  Lines: Floating and sinking lines Waders are not necessary, but rain gear is recommended.

Question 8

What else should I bring fishing?

Accepted Answer

Rain gear, sunglasses, hat, and sunblock.

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