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Weekly DEP Report
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[font "Times New Roman"]Weekly Fishing Report - Week of October 18, 2004 [/font] [font "Times New Roman"][Image: salmon.gif][font "Times New Roman"][#004080]INLAND REPORT [/#004080][/font][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]A total of 269 surplus broodstock [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/weekly/101804.htm#salmon"]Atlantic salmon[/url] were stocked into the Naugatuck and Shetucket Rivers began last week (including several salmon over 20 lbs). DEP has completed its fall trout stocking. Experimental stockings of pre-spawn Atlantic salmon expanded to include the Farmington River.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]SPECIAL NOTE: ANGLERS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT DEP WILL BE CONDUCTING AN EXPERIMENTAL STOCKING OF PRE-SPAWN ATLANTIC SALMON INTO FOUR CONNECTICUT RIVER TRIBUTARIES THIS WEEK.[/#ff0000] A total of 48 fish will be released into the Salmon, Blackledge and Jeremy Rivers, and 12 will be released into the Eightmile River. [#ff0000]THESE STOCKINGS ARE NOT PART OF THE ANNUAL BROODSTOCK SALMON STOCKING PROGRAM AND IT IS ILLEGAL TO HARVEST ATLANTIC SALMON IN THESE WATERS.[/#ff0000] The pre-spawn fish weigh about 10 lbs and anglers should take care not to mistake these fish for large brown trout. Spawning should take place over the next couple of weeks after which the salmon are expected to move downstream to the mainstem Connecticut River and out to sea. This fall, DEP biologists will be monitoring the stocked streams to identify spawning sites, and next spring, to determine spawning success.[/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"]Rivers & streams - Anglers are reporting good fishing on the Tankerhoosen, Fenton, Naugatuck, Scantic, Pomperaug and Salmon Rivers and in the TMA’s on the West Branch Farmington River, Farmington River, Housatonic River, Moosup River and Yantic River. Anglers using streamers & nymphing are reporting success during the early morning & late evening. For streamers try white, yellow & brown colors. Patterns to try include: White Wooly Buggers, Muddlers, Micky Finn, Grey or Black Ghosts (#4-10). Bottom bouncing nymphs with Caddis pupa (#14-16), Serendipity (#14-16), Pheasant Tail (#12-20), Prince (#6-18) and Hare’s ear (#8-20) is recommended. The Farmington River is 55°F with 490 cfs of clear flows just below Riverton. The bugs consist of Isonychia (#12-14, fast water, evening), Blue Wing Olives (#16-20, mid-late afternoon), Caddis (tan #14-18, all day; green #22-26, evening; summer pupa #18-20 morning), Midges (#22-32, morning), Black Beetles (#16-18, mid day) & Stone Hopper (#8-12, mid day) are successful patterns. The Housatonic River is 53°F with 1360 cfs fairly clear flows. Insect hatches include: Blue Wing Olive (#18-22, early morning; spinner fall in evening), Isonychia (#12-14 evening), and Black caddis (#16-20, early morning & evening). Try Black/Cinnamon Ants (#18-22, mid day in fast water), Black Beetles (#14-18, mid day) & Stone Hopper (#8-10, mid day).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Lakes & Ponds Lakes reporting good trout fishing include: Highland Lake, West Hill Pond, East Twin Lake and Crystal Lake (Ellington).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Areas to try this weekend: Bashan Lake, Salmon River, and the Wharton Brook, Southford Falls, Great Hollow Pond and Black Pond Trout Parks.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]ATLANTIC SALMON[/url][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Anglers are already reporting some luck with the recently stocked ATLANTIC SALMON in both the Shetucket and Naugatuck Rivers (try streamers, woolly buggers, bucktails, and presenting deep). Last week the DEP released 137 surplus broodstock salmon into the Shetucket River and 132 salmon into the upper and lower sections of the Naugatuck River. This first group of salmon is made up of barren fish that were not spawned at the hatchery this year. These salmon are three to four years old and although most weigh between 2 and 15 pounds each, there are a number of [#ff0000]FISH IN THE 15-20 POUND RANGE[/#ff0000] and several salmon [#ff0000]OVER 20 POUNDS[/#ff0000]. DEP expects an additional 500-600 salmon to be available for stocking following spawning. Additional fish may also become available from federal fish hatcheries in November and December.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Anglers are allowed to fish for salmon in the Naugatuck River from the confluence of the East and West Branches (Torrington) downstream to the Housatonic River (Derby). Anglers may also fish for Atlantic salmon in the Housatonic River downstream of Derby Dam. On the Shetucket River, anglers can fish for salmon downstream from the Scotland Dam (Windham) to the Water Street Bridge in Norwich (the first bridge upstream of Norwich Harbor). Angling is restricted to catch-and-release only in all open areas through November 30. The daily creel limit is zero and all Atlantic salmon must be immediately returned, without avoidable injury, to the waters from which taken. From December 1, 2004, through March 31, 2005, the daily creel limit for Atlantic salmon is one. During the open season, the legal method for taking Atlantic salmon is limited to angling using a single fly, or an artificial lure with a single free swinging hook. No additional weight may be added to the line above the fly or lure.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]BASS fishing is variable, ranging from very slow to good. Good LARGEMOUTH BASS reports from Taftville Pond, Moodus Reservoir (7 lbs. 1 oz., 23”), Pierrepont Pond, Lake Quonnipaug, Uncas Lake and Bantam Lake. Fair at Pachaug Pond, and slow at Amos, Billings and Candlewood (picking up a bit) Lakes, Mudge Pond and Hatch Pond. SMALLMOUTH BASS fishing reported fair at Rainbow Reservoir, , Mashapaug Lake and Gardner Lake. Candlewood Lake is slow but improving.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Lake Saltonstall has been providing steady WALLEYE action this fall, with a number of catches in the 5-6 lb range. Some catches also reported from Squantz Pond. NORTHERN PIKE fall bite is here! Fish are showing up in Bantam Lake, Mansfield Hollow Reservoir (spotty but a 36” pike reported) and Pachaug Pond. YELLOW PERCH action reported from Lake Saltonstall and Candlewood Lake.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Connecticut RiverNORTHERN PIKE fishing is reported as good in the Haddam Meadows/Salmon River Cove area. Fair to good SMALLMOUTH BASS fishing reported in the Enfield area. Look for some BLACK CRAPPIE action in the coves along the river.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]NOTES: Lake Lillinonah will be drawndown approximately 6 feet starting October 23rd with refilling scheduled to begin the night of October 31st. A 7-8 foot winter drawdown of Candlewood Lake is currently scheduled to begin on November 1. Winter drawdown of Lower and Middle Bolton lakes began this week.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]FLOW INFORMATION:There are a number of resources available to anglers looking for current stream flow data including the following:[/font] [ul] [li][font "Times New Roman"]For Scotland Dam flow information call 860-456-4115 (The dam operates between a low of 75 feet and a high of 78 feet, [#ff0000]BREAKER IS CLOSED[/#ff0000] means the dam is venting water to make power. River level will be high, [#009900]BREAKER IS OPEN[/#009900] means there is no venting. River level should be low. Normal vents last about 10 hours).[/font] [li][font "Times New Roman"]Real time stream flow data from 46 USGS gauging stations can be found at the following web site: [url "http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ct/nwis/current/?type=flow"]http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ct/nwis/current/?type=flow[/url][/font] [li][font "Times New Roman"]Housatonic River flow data is available by calling NGS at: 1-888-417-4837.[/font] [li][font "Times New Roman"]Pool levels and dam discharge information for US Army Corp of Engineers flood control projects (including Mansfield Hollow Reservoir, Colebrook Reservoir, West Thompson Lake) can be found at the following web site: [url "https://rsgis.crrel.usace.army.mil/nae/index.html"]https://rsgis.crrel.usace.army.mil/nae/index.html[/url][/font] [/li][/ul] [font "Times New Roman"][#004080]MARINE REPORT[/#004080][Image: bluefish.gif][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]SPECIAL NOTE: [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/marineinfo/saltregs.htm#Scup"]SCUP (PORGY)[/url] FISHING SEASON IS CLOSED FROM OCTOBER 13TH THROUGH OCTOBER 31ST.[/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]The water temperature remains in the low to mid 60’s °F. Check out the following web site for more detailed water temperatures: [url "http://marine.rutgers.edu/mrs/sat_data/?nothumbs=1"]http://marine.rutgers.edu/mrs/sat_data/?nothumbs=1[/url][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Also remember to check [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/anguide.pdf#page=48&zoom=100"]page 48[/url] in the [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/angler.htm"]2004 Angler’s Guide[/url] for tidal information and [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/anguide.pdf#page=46&zoom=100"]page 46[/url] for saltwater trophy fish award info.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]BLUEFISH fishing remains good with large fish (weighing in the mid teens) moving into tidal rivers and harbors in search of prey. This is prime time for shore based anglers to score well at any of the coastal state parks. Other chopper spots include the Race, the reefs off Watch Hill, Ram Island Reef, Millstone warm water discharge, Hatchett Reef, lower Connecticut River from Essex down to Griswold Point on the flood tide, Long Sand Shoal, Cornfield Point, Sixmile Reef, Crane Reef, Southwest Reef, Sixmile Reef, Falkner Island area (North Rip), Thimble Islands to Branford reefs, New Haven Harbor, Charles Island area, Stratford Point, Stratford Shoal/Middle Ground area, Penfield Reef, Norwalk Islands, Stamford Harbor, and Greenwich Point.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]STRIPED BASS fishing has picked up and is good at the Watch Hill reefs, south shore of Fishers Island, the Race (Valiant Rock), the Sluiceway (area between Plum Island and Great Gull Island), the hump south of Bartlett Reef, Black Point, the humps south of Hatchett Reef, Long Sand Shoal, Cornfield Point, Southwest Reef, Sixmile Reef, the reefs off Branford, Stratford Shoal/Middle Ground area, and the reefs around the Norwalk Islands. Live lining eels, hickory shad, or bunker is the way to go for a trophy linesider.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]TAUTOG (Blackfish) fishing has picked and will only get better as water temperatures drop. Tog spots include Latimer and Seaflower reefs in Fishers Island Sound, Bartlett Reef, Black Point, Hatchett Reef, Crane Reef, Southwest Reef, Kimberely Reef, Thimble Islands to Branford area, Stratford Shoal/Middle Grounds, Penfield Reef, the reefs off Norwalk, and the Cows off Stamford.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]HICKORY SHAD fishing is good in the Niantic River, Connecticut River by the DEP Marine Headquarters fishing pier and the Hammonasset River. [/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]LITTLE TUNNY (False Albacore) and ATLANTIC BONITO fishing remains good in the Sluiceway, Pine Island area, Bartlett Reef, from Millstone Point to Black Point, Falkner Island area, Stratford Shoal/Middle Ground, and the Norwalk Islands.[/font]
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Hi Jerry, welcome to BFT and CT. I haven't bow fished for carp in years,but had a great time doing it. If you want to bow hunt carp here, you do need a archery license that will have you take a class. There is a town boat launch for Taftville Pond and there are carp in there. I always went to the Portland Meadows in March for my carp. Tomc lives in your neck of the woods maybe he can help out on this one. I do think if you like to fish for carp the CT. river will be your spot to go. Good luck and don't be a stranger.
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