Clear Stream
creek in New Hampshire
Clear Stream lives up to its name with exceptionally clear waters, making it an ideal destination for sight-fishing for wild brook trout. Located in a less-traveled part of the state, it promises solitude and a rewarding small-stream experience.
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Chilly
- 01Chilly, overcast fall conditions with no USGS flow data.
- 02Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are expected, especially on overcast days.
- 03Trico spinner falls may occur in calm mornings.
- 04October Caddis hatch can be active in the afternoon.
- 05Midges are a consistent year-round food source.
- 06Focus on deeper pools, slower runs, and areas with submerged structure or undercut banks.
- 07Employ a versatile approach: prospect subsurface with nymphs and streamers, and switch to dries for observed risers.
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.
Midge Larva
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, especially in fall and winter, for Fallfish and trout.
Buy at AmazonOctober Caddis
Explicitly a fall hatch for Fallfish; can draw aggressive strikes from opportunistic fish.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Matches expected fall BWO hatches for Fallfish and trout; low-profile for selective feeders.
Trico Spinner
Mimics active Trico hatches occurring this month (October) for rising Fallfish and trout in slower water.
Buy at AmazonPheasant Tail Nymph
A versatile mayfly nymph imitation effective year-round, especially during fall BWO periods, for trout and Fallfish.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A reliable year-round streamer, effective for imitating leeches and baitfish in colder fall water for predatory Fallfish and trout.
Blood Dot Egg
Fall egg season below spawning salmon; Fallfish and trout are opportunistic feeders on eggs.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Backcountry Forest Road Access
Various informal access points along unpaved forest roads leading into the watershed.
NH-26 Bridge Crossing
Easy access at the bridge crossing on NH-26, allowing for exploration upstream and downstream.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Points North Outfitters
North Country Fly Shop
Lopstick Outfitters
Dan's 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 Clear Stream.
What flies work best on Clear Stream?
Our top scored fly patterns for Clear Stream right now are Black Woolly Bugger (80% confidence), Midge Larva (80% confidence), October Caddis (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Clear Stream?
Clear Stream holds Fallfish. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Clear Stream fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Clear Stream each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.