Explore New England's coldwater rivers
Search live USGS flow rates, public access beats, and seasonal regulations across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
A legendary tailwater fishery emerging from Moosehead Lake offering consistent coldwater dry fly action and deep nymph seams throughout the season.
Hendrickson (May), Green Drake (June), Caddis (July-Aug)
The trophy stretch between First Connecticut Lake and Lake Francis, renowned as the 'Trophy Stretch' with classic pocket water and slick glides.
Blue-Winged Olive (Apr-May), Hexagenia (July), Terrestrials (Aug)
An iconic spring-influenced freestone river famed for super-wary wild browns, crystal clear undercut banks, and demanding delicate tippet presentations.
Hendrickson (May), Sulphur (June), Trico (July-Aug)
A high-gradient tailwater with dramatic gorge scenery flowing through the Berkshire foothills, managed via hydroelectric dam release schedules.
March Brown (May), Light Cahill (June), Golden Stonefly (July)
New England's premier year-round tailwater holding high trout densities per mile, celebrated for its steady bottom-draw coldwater temperatures.
Early Black Stonefly (Feb-Mar), Ephemerella subvaria (May), BWO (Year-round)
Rhode Island's crown jewel coldwater stream meandering through Arcadia Management Area with forested pine canopies and quiet pocket pools.
Blue-Winged Olive (Apr), Tan Caddis (May-June), Micro Terrestrials (Summer)
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Current Watershed Flows & Hatches
Real-time stream telemetry, active insect emergence, and verified member observations across premier New England waters.
Hendrickson & Blue-Winged Olive
Early Black Caddis & Stoneflies
Quill Gordon & Chimarra Caddis
Parachute Adams & Hendrickson Emergers
Midges & Micro Baetis
High Water Streamers