Bearcamp River
river in New Hampshire
The Bearcamp River is a picturesque freestone river in the Lakes Region, offering consistent fly fishing for stocked trout, as well as some wild brook trout in its upper reaches. Its combination of riffles, runs, and pools provides varied angling scenarios.
Autumn Caddis
- 01Autumn Caddis, Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs), Isonychia, and Pale Morning Duns (PMDs) are actively hatching.
- 02Early morning Trico spinner falls in slower pools.
- 03Top fly recommendations include October Caddis (Dry) #8, Isonychia Dun #14, Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun #20, Blood Dot Egg #12, Woolly Bugger (Olive) #6, and Pheasant Tail Nymph #16.
- 04Focus on slower seams, eddy lines, and behind structure to find trout conserving energy.
- 05Vary subsurface retrieve speed, from dead drifts to slow strips with pauses, to entice strikes from lethargic trout in colder water.
Past reports week by week
9 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
October Caddis (Dry)
Actively hatching in fall, providing a substantial meal for trout.
Buy at AmazonPMD (Pale Morning Duns)
Pale Morning Duns are actively hatching in fall, providing a key food source for opportunistic feeders.
Isonychia Dun
Isonychia are actively hatching now on freestone rivers, making this a prime pattern for rising trout.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Matches the expected fall BWO hatches, excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Soft Hackle Wet (Partridge & Orange)
A versatile caddis pupa/emerger imitation, effective as caddis hatches continue through fall.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A reliable year-round streamer, effective for imitating leeches and baitfish in colder fall water.
Pheasant Tail Nymph
A year-round general mayfly nymph, particularly effective during fall BWO periods when nymphs are active subsurface.
Buy at AmazonBlood Dot Egg
Crucial for the fall egg season, as trout are keying into high-protein food sources.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Route 113 Pull-offs
Various informal pull-offs along Route 113 offer opportunities to explore different sections.
Tamworth Village Access
Public access points within Tamworth Village, convenient for local anglers.
Fly shops within 40 miles
The Swift River Ghillie
Hill Country Guides
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New Hampshire season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Bearcamp River.
What flies work best on Bearcamp River?
Our top scored fly patterns for Bearcamp River right now are October Caddis (Dry) (80% confidence), PMD (Pale Morning Duns) (80% confidence), Isonychia Dun (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Bearcamp River?
Bearcamp River holds Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Bearcamp River fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Bearcamp River each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.