Wadleigh Falls (Lee)on Lamprey River
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
What's working on Lamprey River
- 01Fishing is fair on the Lamprey River in early October with cool, foggy conditions.
- 02Expect active hatches of Blue-Winged Olives and Pale Morning Duns, especially on overcast days.
- 03Larger October Caddis adults may be present, particularly in warmer afternoons.
- 04Subsurface, focus on midge larvae and various mayfly nymphs.
- 05Target deeper pools, slower runs, and areas with submerged structure or undercut banks for concentrated fish.
- 06Employ a tight-line nymphing rig with a heavier anchor nymph and a smaller midge dropper for trout and Fallfish.
- 07For bass and pickerel, slow-stripping olive or black Woolly Buggers through deep sections is effective.
What to tie on at Wadleigh Falls (Lee)
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
This small, subtle leech pattern is highly effective in cooler fall water, mimicking sluggish baitfish and annelids that entice predatory strikes from various species.
Mother's Day Caddis
Imitates the prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch expected in late April through May, providing excellent dry fly action.
Woolly Bugger (Black/Olive)
A versatile baitfish and leech imitation, excellent for enticing aggressive strikes from trout, bass, and pickerel, especially with alewives present.
Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph
An excellent general searching nymph for early spring, mimicking various active mayfly nymphs, including emerging BWOs.
March Brown Nymph
Mimics actively moving March Brown nymphs, a seasonal standard for early spring as these insects become more active subsurface.
Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Mimics sluggish baitfish and annelids in cold water, enticing strikes from larger, lethargic trout and other predatory fish in early spring.
Hendrickson
Imitates the key early spring Hendrickson hatch, a prime dry fly opportunity for rising trout.
Buy at AmazonQuill Gordon
Imitates the early spring Quill Gordon hatch, historically one of the first reliable dry fly opportunities of the year.
Buy at AmazonHopper Juan
Terrestrials are a primary food source in summer, especially with likely low water conditions. Effective for all target species in the Lamprey River.
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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Local flies, current advice and guided trips.