January-April: Some areas will produce some nice fish, weather permitting. Guiding is usually limited to the Upper Deerfield and the tail waters of the Swift River at this time of year. A warm day on one of these rivers can help ease the pain of cabin fever. Early trout season success is about finding good temps and safe flows with many of the streams, rivers and lakes already being stocked by the state. River and stream fishing is beginning to happen in late April through out the valley.
May-June: Prime time trout fly fishing is here (reserve early). By early-mid May, the fly fishing is heating up and continues to get better in June. Streamers and Nymph fishing is how the season starts and remains constant through out the summer months. More consistent dry fly action begins by mid day lasting until sunset. A great time to enjoy Western Massachusetts' early fly fishing season.
July-August: Fishing continues to be Very Good with the Dog Days setting in. The Deerfield River continues to produce nicely due to the tail water releases on the upper section. Here's where I can be a true asset to your fishing success, either wading or drift boat trips, we will go to areas that have cooler runs and pools and feeding trout. These areas are more apt to attract trout during this time of year. With nearly daily water releases from Fife Brook Dam.
September-December: Good to OK trout fishing can be found in most rivers with the cooling air and water temperatures and the help of late September stockings. Again, the Upper Deerfield River known as the Fife Brook Area and down is a good bet. Most other sections of the mid and lower Deerfield will start to see many rising trout preparing for for the long cold winter.
Cape Cod Spey and Fly Fishing Best Times
May-June: Flats and shallow fishing is great striper fly fishing as these brutes make their arrival and haven't been fished over, therefore being a bit easier to entice into eating your fly pattern. July and August the outer beaches are usually producing an abundance of nice stripers. Good Bets: Sandwich to the Race.
July-August: You can either get up early, stay out later, chase the birds and hope the fish are in range of your cast. and you can hit it just right in your favorite producing spots. For a gentleman's day of fishing, may I suggest you consider a reputable flats boat guide who will almost always put you into fish.
September-October: This is a time when we have enjoyed some our best success while wading the tides and casting to stripers seen chasing bait in the waves. Labor Day Weekend and in through October is historically the best time of fall. A great time to be here with little to no crowds and having fish busting at your feet.
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