Working now in New Hampshirethe last 14 days

1. 01
   Bead Head Woolly Bugger (Olive)nymph

   Explicitly recommended in recent angler reports as a go-to streamer for current conditions, imitating leeches and baitfish, which are excellent for aggressive fall trout and salmon.

   Ammonoosuc Riverfrom 1 report
   90%
2. 02
   Black Ghost Streamerstreamer

   Explicitly recommended in recent angler reports as a historically effective streamer pattern for migrating Landlocked Salmon. Ideal for aggressive fall salmon.

   Ammonoosuc Riverfrom 4 reports
   90%
3. 03
   Soft Hackle Wet (Partridge & Orange)wet fly

   Explicitly recommended in recent angler reports. This wet fly effectively imitates caddis pupae and emergers, which can still be active in fall, making it versatile when swung through currents.

   Ammonoosuc Riverfrom 5 reports
   90%
4. 04
   Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadundry

   Recent angler reports suggest watching for BWO hatches, which are prominent in the fall, especially on overcast days. This low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.

   Ammonoosuc Riverfrom 5 reports
   85%
5. 05
   Pale Morning Dun Thoraxdry

   Explicitly recommended in recent angler reports. Indicates PMD activity, which can persist into early fall, providing selective dry fly opportunities for rising trout.

   Ammonoosuc Riverfrom 1 report
   85%
6. 06
   October Caddisdry

   Explicitly a fall hatch for Fallfish; can draw aggressive strikes from opportunistic fish.

   Clear Streamfrom 4 reports
   80%
7. 07
   Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

   Matches expected fall BWO hatches for Fallfish and trout; low-profile for selective feeders.

   Clear Streamfrom 11 reports
   80%
8. 08
   Trico Spinnerdry

   Mimics active Trico hatches occurring this month (October) for rising Fallfish and trout in slower water.

   Clear Streamfrom 1 report
   80%
9. 09
   Pheasant Tail Nymphnymph

   A versatile mayfly nymph imitation effective year-round, especially during fall BWO periods, for trout and Fallfish.

   Clear Streamfrom 10 reports
   80%
10. 10
    Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

    A reliable year-round streamer, effective for imitating leeches and baitfish in colder fall water for predatory Fallfish and trout.

    Clear Streamfrom 13 reports
    80%
11. 11
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

    Matches the expected fall BWO hatches, excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.

    Bearcamp Riverfrom 11 reports
    80%
12. 12
    Soft Hackle Wet (Partridge & Orange)wet fly

    This versatile wet fly imitates caddis pupae and emergers, which are active subsurface throughout the fall and can entice trout in various currents.

    Connecticut Riverfrom 5 reports
    80%
13. 13
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

    Fall brings consistent Blue-Winged Olive hatches, especially on overcast days, making this low-profile dry fly excellent for selective trout.

    Connecticut Riverfrom 11 reports
    80%
14. 14
    Soft Hackle Wet (Partridge & Orange)wet fly

    A versatile caddis pupa/emerger imitation, effective as caddis hatches continue through fall.

    Bearcamp Riverfrom 5 reports
    80%
15. 15
    Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

    A reliable year-round streamer, effective for imitating leeches and baitfish in colder fall water.

    Bearcamp Riverfrom 13 reports
    80%
16. 16
    Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

    A year-round staple, the olive Woolly Bugger effectively imitates leeches and baitfish, which are crucial food sources for both trout and smallmouth bass preparing for winter.

    Connecticut Riverfrom 13 reports
    80%
17. 17
    Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)streamer

    Small leech patterns, like the Pine Squirrel Leech, effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cooling fall waters, triggering strikes from larger, lethargic fish.

    Connecticut Riverfrom 5 reports
    80%
18. 18
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    Fall is prime egg season as trout and salmon begin to spawn, making egg patterns highly effective for opportunistic feeders.

    Connecticut Riverfrom 15 reports
    80%
19. 19
    Clouser Crayfish (river)streamer

    Crayfish are a primary food source for smallmouth bass in rocky river environments, making this a crucial subsurface pattern when stripped along the bottom.

    Connecticut Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
20. 20
    Muddler Minnowstreamer

    An excellent sculpin imitation, the Muddler Minnow is effective in fall for enticing predatory trout and smallmouth bass in riffles and deeper runs.

    Connecticut Riverfrom 7 reports
    80%
21. 21
    October Caddis (Dry)dry

    While often associated with Western rivers, a large October Caddis dry can be effective in New England freestone rivers during the fall, imitating the largest caddis hatch of the year.

    Connecticut Riverfrom 14 reports
    80%
22. 22
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

    Blue-Winged Olives are a consistent fall hatch, especially on overcast days, making this low-profile dry fly effective for selective trout keying on emergers and adults.

    Diamond Riverfrom 11 reports
    80%
23. 23
    Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

    A reliable year-round streamer, effective for imitating leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for aggressive trout in cooling fall waters.

    Diamond Riverfrom 13 reports
    80%
24. 24
    Mahogany Dundry

    Mahogany Duns (Paraleptophlebia) are common late summer and fall hatches, offering dry fly opportunities for trout.

    Diamond Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
25. 25
    Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)streamer

    Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cold water, enticing strikes from larger, lethargic trout in fall.

    Diamond Riverfrom 5 reports
    80%

Ranked by Fly Findr confidence across recommendations issued in the last 14 days. Mentions count approved bite reports for New Hampshire waters in the same window.