Dixville Notch State Park Areaon Diamond River
What's working on Diamond River
- 01Fishing on the Diamond River is prohibited throughout October and November.
- 02If open, early October would typically see hatches of Blue-Winged Olives and Mahogany Duns, especially on overcast days.
- 03Nymphs like Midges and Pheasant Tails would remain highly effective subsurface for trout keying on aquatic insects.
- 04Streamer patterns, such as Olive Woolly Buggers and Pine Squirrel Leeches, would be productive for enticing aggressive trout and covering water as fish become more lethargic in cooling temperatures.
- 05Egg patterns would be relevant for opportunistic feeding if spawning activity were present.
What to tie on at Dixville Notch State Park Area
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Pheasant Tail Nymph
A versatile and effective nymph that imitates various mayfly nymphs, which are active subsurface year-round and particularly relevant during fall BWO periods.
Buy at AmazonElk Hair Caddis #14
Caddis hatches are a staple food source in freestone rivers during summer.
Trico Spinner #22
Trico hatches are active in slower water during August mornings, targeting rising fish.
Hopper
Terrestrial insects like grasshoppers are a crucial food source for trout along grassy banks during summer months.
Beetle (Crowe)
Terrestrial beetles are often dislodged from streamside vegetation during summer, appealing to opportunistic trout.
Buy at AmazonMuddler Minnow
Sculpins and baitfish are a consistent food source, and this streamer is effective for Brook Trout in freestone rivers during summer.
Buy at AmazonCopper John
This attractor nymph is effective year-round in faster freestone water, imitating general mayfly nymphs.
Buy at AmazonPheasant Tail Nymph
A versatile nymph imitating various small mayfly nymphs, effective year-round in freestone rivers.
Buy at AmazonBlack Woolly Bugger
A reliable streamer for actively searching out larger, aggressive trout, imitating leeches and sculpins which are active even in colder spring water.
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