7/15 Lower Housatonic River Fishing Report

Despite that fact that the fishing appeared to be entering the summer doldrums, based on Monday's trip, Val S. and I took Shoo-Fly 3 out on the Housatonic River on Wednesday to see if things had improved.

Not!

There was nothing moving on the first flat at all. Second and third flats we caught fish, but we had to work for them.

We caught striped bass, bluefish, and fluke...but all except the striper in this photo were on the small side.

Still, we had a good time. The wind started out on the wild side, but dropped to a level where we could fly cast. Val caught some fish on his self-made fly...including a fluke.

We were fishing late in the afternoon, and while this had been productive up until last week, we may have reached that time of the summer when, to see fish regularly, you have to fish early in the morning or later in the evening.

I much prefer fishing during "bankers' hours," but this may not be the season for that. At least not doing the kind of fishing we like to do.

We've been fishing all shallow water...with flies and 1/8-oz. to 1/4-oz. jigs. So if we want to find fish consistently during daylight hours, it may be time to turn to bottom-bouncing with chunk baits in deeper water.

I'd almost rather stay home and paint the house than do that.

Almost.

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Don’t forget, a saltwater fishing license is now required to fish the marine waters of Connecticut. You can purchase one for $10.00 from your local bait & tackle shop, such as Newtown Bait & Tackle, or at Town/City Hall.

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