11-06-2004, 11:18 AM
[font "Times New Roman"]Weekly Fishing Report - Week of November 1, 2004 [/font] [font "Times New Roman"]![[Image: salmon.gif]](http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishimag/salmon.gif)
[font "Times New Roman"][#004080]INLAND REPORT [/#004080][/font][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]On Wednesday November 3, DEP stocked a total of 400 additional broodstock Atlantic salmon into the Naugatuck and Shetucket rivers. These fish are from the federal hatchery in White River Junction, VT.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]BROODSTOCK ATLANTIC SALMON fishing in the Naugatuck & Shetucket Rivers is reported to be good with fish from 6-20 lbs being caught & released. Anglers are reminded that catch-and- release fishing is in effect through November 30, 2004. From December 1, 2004 to March 31, 2005, anglers may keep one fish per day. Fishing for Atlantic salmon is limited to use of single-fly or lure with a single free-swinging hook. [/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]Caution to Anglers: Anglers are also reminded that DEP conducted experimental stockings of 110 pre-spawn Atlantic salmon into the Farmington River (Burlington-Avon-Farmington), Salmon, Blackledge, Jeremy and Eightmile Rivers earlier this month. These stockings are not part of the annual broodstock salmon stocking program and it is illegal to harvest Atlantic salmon in these waters. Anglers should take care not to mistake these fish for large brown trout.[/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]TROUT[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Rivers & streams – Fall trout fishing is producing explosive action as pre/post spawned fish make their aggressive presence known. Anglers are reporting good fishing in the West Branch Farmington (14 fish up to 19” for one angler), Housatonic River (a 23.5” brown) and Yantic River TMA’s , and the Eightmile, Pequabuck and Naugatuck rivers. Some nice catches of beautifully colored brook trout reported from small brooks throughout the state. Successful anglers are using streamers on 2X tippet (9am – 1pm, during low light periods/overcast days) and are nymphing for their fish. These techniques dominate 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 Tan & Winter Caddis pupa (#16-18), 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 425 cfs of clear flows just below Riverton. BWO’s continue to be the dominant hatch, with some Midges & Caddis showing up. For best action try Blue Wing Olives (#16-20, mid-late afternoon), Caddis (winter & tan #16-18, early afternoon), Midges (#22-32, morning), Black Ants (#14-20, mid day in fast water), Black Beetles (#16-18, mid day), & Stone Hopper (#8-12, mid day). The Housatonic River is 50°F with 775 cfs of clear flows. Insect hatches include: Blue Wing Olive (#18-22, early morning; spinner fall in evening) and Tan & Winter 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 – Some lakes are still producing good fishing, including Tyler, Highland (25.5”), Crystal (Ellington, drifting mealies),and East Twin, Great Hollow Pond, Colebrook Reservoir, Beach Pond and Schreeder Pond (Chatfield Hollow).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]LARGEMOUTH BASS fishing is variable. Areas to try include: Winchester Lake, Stillwater Pond, Silver Lake (Berlin), Billings Lake, Congamond Lakes (5-lb), Beach (3-lb), Beseck Lake and Hatch Pond. Some SMALLMOUTH BASS catches reported at Highland (4 lb 8 oz, 22”), Quinebaug River and Housatonic River. NORTHERN PIKE action reported from Mansfield Hollow Reservoir, Bantam Lake, Winchester Lake and Pachaug Pond. Fall WALLEYE are being reported from Lake Saltonstall and Squantz Pond. Some KOKANEE are being taken from West Hill Pond at night on corn/meal worms. YELLOW PERCH are reported from Indian Pond (JUMBOS), and Gardner, Candlewood (JUMBOS) and Tyler lakes.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Connecticut River – BLACK CRAPPIE are providing some excellent fall action on jigs in the south (shore) and north (boat) ends of Wethersfield and White Oaks coves, also some good action in the lower river. NORTHERN PIKE fishing is reported as excellent for pike up to 34” (Enfield, Wethersfield Cove, Middletown to Salmon River Cove). Large plastics and jerkbaits are working well. Some LARGEMOUTH BASS actionreported from the coves from Hartford to Middletown and the Haddam area.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]NOTES: [/#ff0000][#ff0000]A 7-8 foot winter drawdown of Candlewood Lake was scheduled to begin on November 1. Winter drawdowns of Gardner Lake (down 4”), Glasgo Pond (down 36”), Pachaug Pond (down 30”) and Lower (down 8”) and Middle Bolton (down 34”) lakes began last week. All are scheduled for eventual drawdowns of 3 feet. Blue Lake (Anderson Pond) in North Stonington has been drawndown 18-24 inches for dam reconstruction. Work is expected to be completed by the end of November.[/#ff0000][/font] [font "Times New Roman"][#004080]MARINE REPORT[/#004080][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]NOTE: [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/marineinfo/saltregs.htm#scup"]SCUP[/url] FISHING REOPENED NOV. 1 AND THESE SCRAPPY FIGHTERS CAN STILL BE FOUND ON THE REEFS MIXED IN WITH TAUTOG.[/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Long Island Sound (LIS) has cooled down and the water temperature is in the low to mid 50’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]
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BLUEFISH are still stacked up pretty good, especially in the Race, which is the most consistent spot. Blues are running in size from about 5 to 12 lbs. Other chopper spots include the reefs off Watch Hill, Ram Island Reef in Fishers Island Sound, Millstone warm water discharge, Black Point, Hatchett Reef, Long Sand Shoal, Cornfield Point, Sixmile Reef, Crane Reef, Southwest Reef, Falkner Island area (North Rip), Branford reefs, New Haven Harbor, Charles Island area, Stratford Point, Stratford Shoal/Middle Ground area, Penfield Reef, Norwalk Harbor and islands, and Stamford and Greenwich Harbors.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]STRIPED BASS fishing has improved with fish 45 inches in length and greater being reported. Plus, schoolies are in the coastal tidal rivers and coves which makes a good back up for those extreme windy weather days which frequent November. Cow bass fishing hot spots include the Watch Hill reefs, the Race (if you can avoid marauding bluefish), 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, the reefs around the Norwalk Islands and the Cows off Stamford.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]TAUTOG (BLACKFISH) fishing is good to excellent with double-digit fish being weighed in. It is now “Tog Time” at Latimer and Seaflower reefs and other rock piles in Fishers Island Sound. In LIS, Bartlett Reef, Millstone Point area, Black Point, Hatchett Reef, Hen and Chickens, Crane Reef, Southwest Reef, Kimberely Reef, the reefs from the Thimble Islands to Branford, Stratford Shoal/Middle Grounds, Penfield Reef, the reefs off Norwalk, Smith Reef and the Cows off Stamford, and the Greenwich Point area.[/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"]HICKORY SHAD fishing is variable, depending on the tides, but can be hot with fish approaching 2 lbs. and greater than 20 inches in length! Nicknamed “Connecticut Tarpon”, these hard fighting fish can be found in the Niantic River, Connecticut River by the DEP Marine Headquarters fishing pier, and the Hammonasset River.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#0080ff]NEW STATE SALTWATER RECORD FISH
OFFSHORE CATEGORY -[/#0080ff][/font][font "Times New Roman"][#0080ff] SWORDFISH[/#0080ff][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Weight: 359lbs, Length: 11 feet 7 inches, Girth: 46 inches
Location: Fish Tales (Block Canyon)
Angler: Fred J. Malcarne[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#009900]Interested in participating in the [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/anguide.pdf#page=44&zoom=100"]Volunteer Marine Angler Survey[/url]? Please see [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/anguide.pdf#page=44&zoom=100"]page 44[/url] of the 2004 CT Angler’s Guide for contact information. Your participation is critical to effective fisheries management of your marine fishery resources. Thank you.[/#009900][/font] [center][font "Times New Roman"][url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/weekly/fishadv.htm"]Weekly Fishing Report[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/index.htm"]Bureau of Natural Resources[/url][/font][/center] [font "Arial"][size 2][url "http://dep.state.ct.us/index.htm"]Home[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/aboutdep/contact/contact.htm"]Contact Us[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/search2.htm"]Search[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/survey/survey.htm"]Feedback[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/legal.htm"]Website Legal Info[/url][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Send comments or questions regarding this site to[/size][#800000][size 2] [url "mailto:dep.webmaster@po.state.ct.us"]dep.webmaster@po.state.ct.us[/url][/size][/#800000][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Copyright 1998-2004 Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][#004080]INLAND REPORT [/#004080][/font][/font] [font "Times New Roman"]On Wednesday November 3, DEP stocked a total of 400 additional broodstock Atlantic salmon into the Naugatuck and Shetucket rivers. These fish are from the federal hatchery in White River Junction, VT.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]BROODSTOCK ATLANTIC SALMON fishing in the Naugatuck & Shetucket Rivers is reported to be good with fish from 6-20 lbs being caught & released. Anglers are reminded that catch-and- release fishing is in effect through November 30, 2004. From December 1, 2004 to March 31, 2005, anglers may keep one fish per day. Fishing for Atlantic salmon is limited to use of single-fly or lure with a single free-swinging hook. [/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]Caution to Anglers: Anglers are also reminded that DEP conducted experimental stockings of 110 pre-spawn Atlantic salmon into the Farmington River (Burlington-Avon-Farmington), Salmon, Blackledge, Jeremy and Eightmile Rivers earlier this month. These stockings are not part of the annual broodstock salmon stocking program and it is illegal to harvest Atlantic salmon in these waters. Anglers should take care not to mistake these fish for large brown trout.[/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]TROUT[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Rivers & streams – Fall trout fishing is producing explosive action as pre/post spawned fish make their aggressive presence known. Anglers are reporting good fishing in the West Branch Farmington (14 fish up to 19” for one angler), Housatonic River (a 23.5” brown) and Yantic River TMA’s , and the Eightmile, Pequabuck and Naugatuck rivers. Some nice catches of beautifully colored brook trout reported from small brooks throughout the state. Successful anglers are using streamers on 2X tippet (9am – 1pm, during low light periods/overcast days) and are nymphing for their fish. These techniques dominate 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 Tan & Winter Caddis pupa (#16-18), 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 425 cfs of clear flows just below Riverton. BWO’s continue to be the dominant hatch, with some Midges & Caddis showing up. For best action try Blue Wing Olives (#16-20, mid-late afternoon), Caddis (winter & tan #16-18, early afternoon), Midges (#22-32, morning), Black Ants (#14-20, mid day in fast water), Black Beetles (#16-18, mid day), & Stone Hopper (#8-12, mid day). The Housatonic River is 50°F with 775 cfs of clear flows. Insect hatches include: Blue Wing Olive (#18-22, early morning; spinner fall in evening) and Tan & Winter 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 – Some lakes are still producing good fishing, including Tyler, Highland (25.5”), Crystal (Ellington, drifting mealies),and East Twin, Great Hollow Pond, Colebrook Reservoir, Beach Pond and Schreeder Pond (Chatfield Hollow).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]LARGEMOUTH BASS fishing is variable. Areas to try include: Winchester Lake, Stillwater Pond, Silver Lake (Berlin), Billings Lake, Congamond Lakes (5-lb), Beach (3-lb), Beseck Lake and Hatch Pond. Some SMALLMOUTH BASS catches reported at Highland (4 lb 8 oz, 22”), Quinebaug River and Housatonic River. NORTHERN PIKE action reported from Mansfield Hollow Reservoir, Bantam Lake, Winchester Lake and Pachaug Pond. Fall WALLEYE are being reported from Lake Saltonstall and Squantz Pond. Some KOKANEE are being taken from West Hill Pond at night on corn/meal worms. YELLOW PERCH are reported from Indian Pond (JUMBOS), and Gardner, Candlewood (JUMBOS) and Tyler lakes.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Connecticut River – BLACK CRAPPIE are providing some excellent fall action on jigs in the south (shore) and north (boat) ends of Wethersfield and White Oaks coves, also some good action in the lower river. NORTHERN PIKE fishing is reported as excellent for pike up to 34” (Enfield, Wethersfield Cove, Middletown to Salmon River Cove). Large plastics and jerkbaits are working well. Some LARGEMOUTH BASS actionreported from the coves from Hartford to Middletown and the Haddam area.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]NOTES: [/#ff0000][#ff0000]A 7-8 foot winter drawdown of Candlewood Lake was scheduled to begin on November 1. Winter drawdowns of Gardner Lake (down 4”), Glasgo Pond (down 36”), Pachaug Pond (down 30”) and Lower (down 8”) and Middle Bolton (down 34”) lakes began last week. All are scheduled for eventual drawdowns of 3 feet. Blue Lake (Anderson Pond) in North Stonington has been drawndown 18-24 inches for dam reconstruction. Work is expected to be completed by the end of November.[/#ff0000][/font] [font "Times New Roman"][#004080]MARINE REPORT[/#004080][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]NOTE: [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/marineinfo/saltregs.htm#scup"]SCUP[/url] FISHING REOPENED NOV. 1 AND THESE SCRAPPY FIGHTERS CAN STILL BE FOUND ON THE REEFS MIXED IN WITH TAUTOG.[/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Long Island Sound (LIS) has cooled down and the water temperature is in the low to mid 50’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]
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BLUEFISH are still stacked up pretty good, especially in the Race, which is the most consistent spot. Blues are running in size from about 5 to 12 lbs. Other chopper spots include the reefs off Watch Hill, Ram Island Reef in Fishers Island Sound, Millstone warm water discharge, Black Point, Hatchett Reef, Long Sand Shoal, Cornfield Point, Sixmile Reef, Crane Reef, Southwest Reef, Falkner Island area (North Rip), Branford reefs, New Haven Harbor, Charles Island area, Stratford Point, Stratford Shoal/Middle Ground area, Penfield Reef, Norwalk Harbor and islands, and Stamford and Greenwich Harbors.[/font] [font "Times New Roman"]STRIPED BASS fishing has improved with fish 45 inches in length and greater being reported. Plus, schoolies are in the coastal tidal rivers and coves which makes a good back up for those extreme windy weather days which frequent November. Cow bass fishing hot spots include the Watch Hill reefs, the Race (if you can avoid marauding bluefish), 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, the reefs around the Norwalk Islands and the Cows off Stamford.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]TAUTOG (BLACKFISH) fishing is good to excellent with double-digit fish being weighed in. It is now “Tog Time” at Latimer and Seaflower reefs and other rock piles in Fishers Island Sound. In LIS, Bartlett Reef, Millstone Point area, Black Point, Hatchett Reef, Hen and Chickens, Crane Reef, Southwest Reef, Kimberely Reef, the reefs from the Thimble Islands to Branford, Stratford Shoal/Middle Grounds, Penfield Reef, the reefs off Norwalk, Smith Reef and the Cows off Stamford, and the Greenwich Point area.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]HICKORY SHAD fishing is variable, depending on the tides, but can be hot with fish approaching 2 lbs. and greater than 20 inches in length! Nicknamed “Connecticut Tarpon”, these hard fighting fish can be found in the Niantic River, Connecticut River by the DEP Marine Headquarters fishing pier, and the Hammonasset River.[/font] [font "Times New Roman"][#0080ff]NEW STATE SALTWATER RECORD FISH
OFFSHORE CATEGORY -[/#0080ff][/font][font "Times New Roman"][#0080ff] SWORDFISH[/#0080ff][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Weight: 359lbs, Length: 11 feet 7 inches, Girth: 46 inches
Location: Fish Tales (Block Canyon)
Angler: Fred J. Malcarne[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#009900]Interested in participating in the [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/anguide.pdf#page=44&zoom=100"]Volunteer Marine Angler Survey[/url]? Please see [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/anguide.pdf#page=44&zoom=100"]page 44[/url] of the 2004 CT Angler’s Guide for contact information. Your participation is critical to effective fisheries management of your marine fishery resources. Thank you.[/#009900][/font] [center][font "Times New Roman"][url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/weekly/fishadv.htm"]Weekly Fishing Report[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/index.htm"]Bureau of Natural Resources[/url][/font][/center] [font "Arial"][size 2][url "http://dep.state.ct.us/index.htm"]Home[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/aboutdep/contact/contact.htm"]Contact Us[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/search2.htm"]Search[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/survey/survey.htm"]Feedback[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/legal.htm"]Website Legal Info[/url][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Send comments or questions regarding this site to[/size][#800000][size 2] [url "mailto:dep.webmaster@po.state.ct.us"]dep.webmaster@po.state.ct.us[/url][/size][/#800000][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Copyright 1998-2004 Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection[/size][/font]
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