Fly Fishing Film Tour Tickets are now available. We will be hosting at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury on April 13th, 2012 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15, cash or check please. Benefits the New Haven River Anglers Assoc. Door Prizes, Cash Bar, Fun and Fish Porn! Last Year we sold out, don't get left out in the cold. This is the night before opening day of trout season in Vermont. The 4th Annual Otter Creek Classic Opening Day Tournament will be on the 14th of April as well. Keep checking back for new info.
The FFFT and OCC4 are around the corner.
2/4/12-Hey folks, its been awhile since I got an update, sorry. We have been swamped with FFFT and OCC4 stuff trying to get ready. Reports for the water have been fantastic! It may be the mild winter or just the influx of people enjoying the open fishing but we have seen several nice fish come out of the water. We seen fish taken on everything from a #18 midge larva to a 0/4 Streamer. Its all about covering water. The guys who are putting their time in are having some good success. Have fun out there and be safe. We are now in the middle of a website redesign which has also kept us super busy. But we promise some really cool features when we get it up.
---- Middlebury Mountaineer has the biggest specialty trout fly selection in Addison County. Pike and Bass top water and subsurface patterns, including some from local warmwater specialist Drew Price. Fly Rods and reels from Sage and Temple Fork Outfitters, including the new VXP & BASS rods. Nets from Fisknat. Premium lines from Rio. Bags and Vest from Fishpond, Patagonia, and Simms. Waders and Wading accessories from Patagonia and Simms. Buff Headwear, Tools from Dr. Slick and Rising. Boxes from Cliff Outdoors, Orvis and Umpqua and many more products to satisfy your fly fishing needs. Please stop in and find out about all we have to offer the Addison County fly angler.
---- Join Green Mountain Adventures for guided fly fishing all over the state. NEW FOR 2011, Float trips on some of VT best rivers. Call the shop to book a trip today, or buy a gift certificate and choose when you want to go! More information here http://mmvt.com/gma/flyfishing
-Don't forget! The Felt Sole Ban started April 1st 2011
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***************IMPORTANT FISHING NEWS********************
On May 29, 2010 Vermont Governor Jim Douglas signed H.488 into law, banning the use of felt-soled boots and felt waders as of April 1, 2011 in all Vermont waters. The bill says: "It is unlawful to use external felt-soled boots or external felt-soled waders in the waters of Vermont, except that a state or federal employee or emergency personnel, including fire, law enforcement, and EMT personnel, may use external felt-soled boots or external felt-soled waders in the discharge of official duties."
It is our hope here at GMA that this law will help protect our water. Many of our companies stopped producing felt 2 seasons ago. We are currently stocking the Simms Freestone "Clean Stream" boot and the Patagonia Rockgrip boot, though there are plenty of options out there. Help us all protect Vermont's waters and do your part.
Thank You,
The Middlebury Mounatineer & Green Mountain Adventure Guides & Staff
Fishing Reports Summary (detailed reports below)
| River | Water Temp | Water Clarity | Last Update | Hatches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Creek | 40 | Just Off | Nov 27 2011 - 6:08pm | |
| Middlebury River | N/A | N/A | Nov 27 2011 - 5:48pm | N/A |
| New Haven River | N/A | N/A | Nov 27 2011 - 5:45pm | N/A |
| New Haven River | 58 | Clear | Oct 21 2011 - 6:08pm | Baetis, Caddis, Cream Midge |
| Middlebury River | 57 | Clear | Oct 21 2011 - 6:03pm | Baetis, Caddis, Cream Midge |
Detailed Fishing Reports
Otter Creek
Submitted by Jesse on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 6:08pm
Water Temp:
40
Water Clarity:
Just Off
Suggested Patterns:
Princes #12-18, PT's #12-18, RS2's #14-18, Copper Johns #14-18, Copperback Stone(Black)#12-16, 20 Incher #12-16, Eggs, San Juan, With the very mild temperatures and lack of additional precipitation conditions on the creek are ideal. We have had reports of crowds in some areas, but with the amount of quality water within a few miles of Middlebury, you can be sure to find stretches to yourself. I have had reports of people catching fish from morning to late afternoon this weekend. While most reported nymphs working a few were taken on streamers. We have scaled back our fly fishing display for the winter, but rest assured, that everything you need is still at the shop, just packed into a tighter area.
Middlebury River
Submitted by Jesse on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:48pm
Water Temp:
N/A
Water Clarity:
N/A
Hatches:
N/A The Middlebury River is closed for the season. The Middlebury River will reopen on April 14th, 2012.
New Haven River
Submitted by Jesse on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:45pm
Water Temp:
N/A
Water Clarity:
N/A
Hatches:
N/A The New Haven River is closed for the season. It will reopen April 14th, 2012.
New Haven River
Submitted by Jesse on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 6:08pm
Water Temp:
58
Water Clarity:
Clear
Hatches:
Baetis, Caddis, Cream Midge
Suggested Patterns:
Princes #12-18, PT's #14-18, Olive Hares Ear #14-18, RS2's #14-20, Anglecase Emerger BWO #14-18,CDC Bubbleback Emerger #14-18, Beerhead Baetis #14-18, Snowshoe Emerge Baetis #14-18, Batwing Emerger #14-18, Tunghead Soft Hackle #14, Biid of Prey Caddis Pupa #14-18, Flying Circus Caddis #12, Sparkle Caddis Pupa #14-16, Disco Midge Larva #18-20. DRIES: Stimulator #12-18, Sprouts #16-18, Adams #12-18, X- Caddis #14-16, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16. STREAMERS Dbl Bunny (White & Chinc.) #4, Burrgin Bugger (Halloween) #4, Sleezeburgers #2-6, Muddy Buddy's #2-6, Muddlers #2-10. The New Haven is running lower right now, but as off the last few days has been fishing lights out! I again had Dog Team all to myself over the last few times I've been there and was able to catch numerous fish on small baetis emergers and caddis pupa, with an occasional fish going for my lead prince or copper john, which was in the #12 range most of the time. A few days ago I had fish going crazy for my streamer, chasing it all over the place, but now with the water lower, they seemed to be much more interest in piking things out of the drift.
Middlebury River
Submitted by Jesse on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 6:03pm
Water Temp:
57
Water Clarity:
Clear
Hatches:
Baetis, Caddis, Cream Midge
Suggested Patterns:
Princes #12-18, PT's #14-18, Olive Hares Ear #14-18, RS2's #14-20, Anglecase Emerger BWO #14-18,CDC Bubbleback Emerger #14-18, Beerhead Baetis #14-18, Snowshoe Emerge Baetis #14-18, Batwing Emerger #14-18, Tunghead Soft Hackle #14, Biid of Prey Caddis Pupa #14-18, Flying Circus Caddis #12, Sparkle Caddis Pupa #14-16, Disco Midge Larva #18-20. DRIES: Stimulator #12-18, Sprouts #16-18, Adams #12-18, X- Caddis #14-16, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16. STREAMERS Dbl Bunny (White & Chinc.) #4, Burrgin Bugger (Halloween) #4, Sleezeburgers #2-6, Muddy Buddy's #2-6, Muddlers #2-10. The fishing on the Midd is pretty technical right now. Withe the low clear water, make sure to take care approaching the water. I saw a 18 plus inch Brown in about 18 inches of water yesterday. I watched him for a bit, but as I slipped moving closer it spooked. I would say throughout the weekend, to use lighter tippets or fluorocarbon tippet with the current water conditions. If fishing streamers, tone it down just a bit, with either smaller sizes or natural colors, or both. Lake longer casts and be strategical about where you will stand, who your presenting the flies.