Gorham / Moose Brook Confluenceon Androscoggin River
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.
What to tie on at Gorham / Moose Brook Confluence
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Clouser Crayfish
Crayfish are a primary food source for Fallfish and Smallmouth Bass in rocky river sections during the summer. Stripping this pattern along the bottom is highly effective.
Buy at AmazonBlue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in early spring, especially on overcast days, making this low-profile dry fly excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Buy at AmazonFlashback Hare's Ear
As a general mayfly nymph, the Flashback Hare's Ear is effective year-round and particularly good for targeting Brown Trout in the spring when various mayfly nymphs are active subsurface.
Buy at AmazonMother's Day Caddis
The prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is expected in late April through May, making this dry fly a perfect imitation for adult caddis and a top choice for Brown Trout.
Gurgler (Bass)
As water temperatures warm in summer, topwater action for aggressive Fallfish, Smallmouth Bass, and other opportunistic feeders can be excellent, and this popper creates an enticing disturbance.
Yellow Sally
Yellow Sallies are active in summer and Fallfish are known to feed on them along freestone streams.
Buy at AmazonElk Hair Caddis
Caddisflies are actively hatching throughout the summer, making this a reliable imitation for adult caddis that Fallfish and trout will target.
Buy at AmazonBeetle (Crowe)
Terrestrial beetles are often dislodged from streamside vegetation during summer, and Fallfish will readily feed on them near shaded banks.
Buy at AmazonHopper Juan
Grasshoppers are abundant along grassy river banks in mid-summer through early fall, making this an excellent terrestrial imitation for opportunistic Fallfish.
Buy at AmazonNew Hampshire season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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