The Squannacook’s Peter Bertozzi wildlife area is an awesome stretch. Access is easy and the trout are willing when they’re there. I’ve spent quite a few outings fishing various parts of the river, and I’ve concluded that the Bertozzi stretch is the best by far (I tomorrow will write about some other good spots). This
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Overview: the Quinapoxet River
Thank you for all of the positive feedback on the primer on the Westfield River’s East Branch! It is motivating me to write about other rivers near metro areas. The context is that I’ve done a fair amount of driving and online research over the years to find “spots” closer to Worcester and Boston. I’ve
The Westfield River East Branch: Best Flies and Spots
TL;DR: Best flies and spots for the Westfield River East Branch. The prettiest river in Massachusetts. As spring arrives, I often will be fishing the Westfield East Branch. It is my favorite Massachusetts river. I once hooked a massive brown there, and there is a report of three- to four-lb. browns living in the more
Overview: The Swift River Hatchery Pipe Area
TL;DR: Great for new anglers, and you don’t need a guide. For flies, read below and click here, here, and here. For the Swift around Rt.9, including the Y-Pool, click here. The area below Bondsville is productive and faces much less pressure. Legendary angler Gary Metras has a special presentation on winter fly fishing at
