I fished the Westfield and Swift on Saturday. I was hoping to do one last trip to the Chesterfield Gorge before the water temperature became too low, and yesterday was the day. I didn’t see any cars parked as I trundled down River Road, making my way down the dirt trail and negotiating the rocks.
Category: Westfield River
The Westfield and Farmington Rivers: A Great Long Weekend & 80 Trout
I went away for my autumn fly-fishing long weekend. I went down to New Hartford, CT. It again was great to see Sal and stay at Legends B&B. I hit the Farmington on Friday and landed 14. Beautiful weather. Bugs everywhere. Then, a cold snap moved in. Saturday was tough, as I had to work hard
East Branch of the Westfield River: A Must-Have Overview
If you’re thinking of fishing that area near the Chesterfield Gorge, at which I recently landed 52 trout, I have a resource for you. Eastern Fly Fishing published a great overview of the river and included a map, showing some key pools. You can download it for $4.99 here. It’s a great way to get
Westfield River East Branch Report: Landed 52 Trout
As I drove to the Chesterfield Gorge catch and release area before dawn, I became more excited. With the lack of rain this summer, I’ve been staying away from our freestones. But, this morning, I was returning to my favorite river: the East Branch of the Westfield. I had looked up some nearby water temperatures