shad fishing reports connecticut river

2023 HG&E Shad Derby Dates: May 13, 14, 20, 21 Time: 9 am - 5 pm* Access is a stone launch ramp provided by the Division Forests and Parks. The last seven miles of the river is a striper and bluefish haven, thanks to the abundance of bait in this large estuary. He can be reached at mpolhamus@vtdigger.org. Just a great time for Shad fishing! Good to see you here bright and early in the season, no need to file a CTF missing persons report as in other years when you do not post early. Up to 5 pounds every fourth or fifth cast. 2 lb. Later this summer, the public will have what may be their last chance to have a say in the final licenses that will endure for the next 30 to 50 years. Dont miss our complete guide to fly fishing around Connecticut. There were a few tog reported east of the river too and hope remains there the blackfish show up before the seasonal closure at the end of the month. Nightjack was great bring sunscreen and drinks and a positive attitude and you will have a great time! thats been on my bucket list for some time now. This is quite a bit north (upstream) from the Bethlehem area. Here are a few thoughts on catching them. In the Connecticut River, shad have migrated as far north as Bellows Falls, Vermont (272 miles from Long Island Sound), navigating three dams along the way via fishways. Fishing: the art of casting, trolling, jigging, or spinning while freezing, sweating, swatting, or swearing. Fishing poor on Cape this week,& it was a long 612 mi. Its an incredible fishery for trophy fish of all sorts. We are committed to tackling the nations highest priority aquatic conservation and recreational challenges to conserve, restore, and enhance fisheries for future generations. Stripers can be found in the river year-round, but the large schools of migratory bass enter the river in the spring. There arent as many stripers, but the mouth still produces some good numbers.