Thanks to a tip from a reader of this blog, I found some open water at a small stream that holds wild brookies and browns. I had only a few hours and followed the sound of running water to find it. A stunning place. I’m new to this stream and was struck by its beauty.
Category: Small streams
Great Article: Catching Wild vs. Stocked Trout
I’m new to the game of seeking wild and native trout in super-small streams. Yes, I’m a newbie. I’ve caught plenty of fish in big rivers. My all time high was landing 37 trout in a day, and hooking about 50. Most of the fish I catch are stocked fish. Maybe a few holdover fish,
Fish Small Streams This Early Spring
With the winter snows melting, here is the upshot: fish smaller streams. He predicts the large snow pack will blow out our watersheds, but that the feeder streams will settle down faster. Moreover, I emailed with a contact at Massachusetts DFW regarding trout stocking. Unsurprisingly, they’re expecting a delay, but they’re not sure how much.
A Couple More Streams
Alright, I’m gonna discuss two more streams today: Boston Brook and Alewife Brook. These are two more streams that hold brookies, mostly stocked and some natives. First off, Boston Brook is another tributary of the Ipswich River, in Middleton. It is pretty small, with some deep pools and a few riffles. To be honest, almost