Vermont Fishing Conditions Report

Willy Dietrich of Catamount Fishing Adventures blogs on the conditions of the waters in the Stowe, Vermont vicinity and discusses weather, water temps, what’s biting, and what they used for flies, if you want Willy to take you fly fishing this season, book a trip now, or read about recent trips here.

Beat the heat, Bass Fish

Hi Folks, It has been a hot summer. A little dry at the moment. We could use some rain other than thunder showers. All of our water levels in lakes and rivers are low. A steady rain would be a welcome recharge. With the hot weather and low water comes warm water...

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Summer fun fishing

Hi Folks, Summer fishing is in full swing. I am spending my time guiding between small brooks and big water. The Brook trout fishing had been very consistent. Brook temperatures have ranged from 60 to 62 degrees. Water levels are at seasonal levels. We could use...

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Summer fishing

Hi Folks, Summer has finally arrived in Vermont. It has been hot and water temperatures have warmed up. It is currently too warm to fly fish the Winooski and Lamoille for trout. The lower sections of the  rivers offer up excellent smallmouth bass fishing. Water...

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Wet weather and beyond

Hi Folks, Who ever said life as a fly fishing guide was easy??? Actually, it is the greatest job ever even if it has rained for an entire week. Pretty wet May. Still I’ll take wet weather and high water for the long haul. Along with the wet weather, it has been...

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Let’s Go

Hi Folks, The open water fishing season is in full swing. I always start off a little slowly in April. I come to life once the calendar says “May.” River conditions have been a little challenging. Lots of high water, yet water temperatures have already surpassed 50...

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