Androscoggin River
river in New Hampshire
Flows east from the White Mountains through Berlin and Gorham; known for accessible river sections producing trout, landlocked salmon and good streamer fishing.
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Cooling water temperatures are stimulating fish activity
- 01Cooling water temperatures are stimulating fish activity.
- 02Predatory fish are actively feeding on larger prey.
- 03Some species may be entering early spawning or pre-spawn phases.
- 04Focus on subsurface patterns.
- 05Terrestrial insect activity is winding down.
Past reports week by week
17 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Little Black Stonefly nymph
Winter stoneflies are one of the few large aquatic insects active in February. These nymphs are currently moving toward the banks to crawl out and hatch.
Zebra Midge
Midges are the most consistent hatch during the New Hampshire winter. A size 18-22 Zebra Midge in black or red is a staple for both trout and landlocked salmon in cold water.
Buy at AmazonBlack Woolly Bugger
A slow-stripped or dead-drifted black streamer imitates leeches and sculpins which remain active. This is a high-searching pattern for larger, predatory fish in deep winter holes.
Pheasant Tail Nymph
An essential year-round producer that imitates small mayfly nymphs like BWOs, which can show activity on warmer winter afternoons.
Buy at AmazonPine Squirrel Leech
The natural movement of squirrel fur pulses even in slow current, making it highly effective for enticing finicky trout and bass in near-freezing water.
Buy at AmazonGriffith's Gnat
On rare calm days when temperatures rise above freezing, midges will cluster on the surface. This is the primary dry fly choice for winter rising fish.
San Juan Worm
A high-visibility attractor that works well as an anchor fly in deep winter holes to grab the attention of lethargic fish, especially after any snowmelt or rain.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Berlin / Dummer Street Access
Widespread public access with deep holding water and boat launches for floating productive runs.
Gorham / Moose Brook Confluence
Accessible reaches with strong insect hatches and good trout opportunity.
Shelburne / Dixville Notch Upper Reaches
Upper, cooler stretches offering quality brook and brown trout fishing in quieter settings.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Dan's Fly Shop
Hill Country Guides
North Country Angler
North Country Angler Fly Shop
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New Hampshire season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Quick answers
Common questions about Androscoggin River.
What flies work best on Androscoggin River?
Our top scored fly patterns for Androscoggin River right now are Clouser Crayfish (80% confidence), Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun (80% confidence), Flashback Hare's Ear (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Androscoggin River?
Androscoggin River holds Fallfish, Salmon, Panfish, Sunfish, Whitefish, Perch. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Androscoggin River fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Androscoggin River each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.