Connecticut Fishing Report – February 25, 2021
Ice fishing continues to hold steady despite mild temperatures.
Connecticut Fishing Report
Rich, at
Fisherman’s World in Norwalk, says the local tidal rivers have open water because of the recent trend in milder temperatures. March will be more consistent for holdover striper fishing in terms of quantity and quality. Albie Snax, Lunker City Slug-Gos and Fin-S Fish are the best bet for the time being. As the water temperatures start to climb in the upcoming weeks, paddle tails and swim shads will be a good choice for holdover bass. Rich says ice fishing is no longer an option near the shoreline in western Connecticut. He recommended heading to the northern part of the state. “Squantz Pond is a good body of water with big trout and big walleye.”
Rhode Island Fishing Report – February 25, 2021
The ponds and lakes north and west of Providence are the best bet for the weekend.
Rhode Island Fishing Report
Dave at
Ocean State Tackle in Providence, says there is 6 to 8 inches of ice north and west of Providence. Rhode Island DEM recommends a minimum of 6-inches. Dave highlighted a group of friends who went ice fishing recently, connecting with some large fish. Michael Diniz picked up a 5.9-pound largemouth bass, and his friend Sackona Ung, reeled in a 4.5-pound pickerel through the ice. Trout season closes Sunday and will reopen on Apr. 10. If you’re in need of bait, gear, and tackle, call Dave at 401-749-3474.
Connecticut Fishing Report – January 21, 2021
The local rivers in Connecticut continue to provide steady winter striper and trout action.
Evan, at
Black Hall Outfitters in Old Lyme, says the fishing in Connecticut remains consistent across the board. Freshwater fishing in the northern part of the state is dependent on ice. Evan says live bait and jigs are working well for trout and bass. Where there is open water, blade baits and small swimbaits are good choices. The temperatures for much of the upcoming week will be below freezing and much of the water will shift to ice. On the saltwater side of things, the Housatonic River continues to fish well for anglers using Lunker City Slug-Gos and fluke style soft plastics on 3/8-ounce jigheads. Nighttime is producing larger fish, but there are anglers who are doing well during the day too. Trout fishing in the rivers isn’t too bad either – the Farmington is consistently delivering rainbows and browns. Matt Stone of Black Hall Outf
Rhode Island Fishing Report – January 21, 2021
Trout and and holdover stripers in Connecticut are the best bet for the upcoming days of cold weather.
Cory, with the
Frances Fleet, says they have not been out recently because of the windy conditions. However, they did well last week, with 5-to-10 pound cod coming over the rail. Cory says diamond jigs and clams are working best. The Frances Fleet will resume their fishing trips when there is a break in the weather.
Connecticut Fishing Report
Evan, at
Black Hall Outfitters in Old Lyme, says the fishing in Connecticut remains consistent across the board. Freshwater fishing in the northern part of the state is dependent on ice. Evan says live bait and jigs are working well for trout and bass. Where there is open water, blade baits and small swimbaits are good choices. The temperatures for much of the upcoming week will be below freezing and much of the water will shift to ice. On the saltwater side of things, the Housatonic Rive
Rhode Island Fishing Report – January 14, 2021
Cod fishing at Block Island is up and down. It might be worth traveling to Connecticut for holdover stripers or stocked trout.
Rhode Island Fishing Report
Eric, at Rooster Sport Fishing in New Shoreham, says he is not running any trips for the next few weeks, but he recently picked away at a few cod, ranging from 24 to 26 inches. He and his friend were using Norweigan jigs and fresh clams.
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Max, at Fisherman’s World in Norwalk, says holdover striper reports continue to come in from the Housatonic River. He says the fishing is steady and anglers are using Al Gag’s Lures and Lunker City Slug-Gos paired with jigheads, ranging from 3/8 to 3/4-ounces. Herring fishing remains slow in Norwalk, Bridgeport, and South Benson Marina. Switching to freshwater; the west branch of Farmington River is producing rainbow and brown trout on jigs and egg sacs. Max also mentioned some people are fly fishing for stocked sa