The Leesville Dam on the Salmon River in Connecticut is monitored only for Atlantic salmon. Connecticut River ice fishing can be a fun way to beat the winter doldrums. Get a lightweight rod and line. The region saw warm temperatures over the past week that served to crank up the action in some areas and get things moving in earnest in others. With a good gust (35-40 mph), we could get almost an extra 10 yds distance on the cast. 2022 [ Re: No Fish Today ] No Fish Today. Long Island Sound water temperatures touched the 50s which bode well for blackfish (tautog) as well as the striped bass bite and balls of baitfish. These fish are cool-blooded so their movement is strongly influenced by water temperature. "); awesome. Theyll be prepping the boats and gear over the next few weeks. If those times won't work for you, 12:00AM to 12:00AM looks promising , as does 12:00AM to 12:00AM Remember to adjust these times based on barometric pressure, and weather changes. Practice catch-and-release to help ensure the health of the population for future generations. Sinai, NY 11766 Our seasonal hours have changed with limited disruption due to fisheries meetings, etc. Benais Saez Jr. Aug, 09, 2020 - Connecticut River. Trolling is always a top producer. Since late 2012, five hydroelectric facilities in the heart of the Connecticut River have been in the process of renewing their operating licenses, which are issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Other freshwater bites anglers reported on this week included pre-spawn large and smallmouth bass, calicos, and carp. Peak fishing season in the Northeast usually starts around May and runs through October. Recreational Marine Angler Data-- How you can help us to improve fishing. If youd like to book a guided trip and support a good cause at the same time, look to the Connecticut River Conservancy. Our first trip will be the weekend of May 6 & 7 for Peconic Bay Porgies. Good fight. As I head toward home, I resolve to fish for shad a few more times before the run ends. I have been hammering the shed in Lowell at The Falls for the last 3 days. The annual HG&E Shad Derby is one of the region's largest fishing events. Catching them is like the lottery you have to be in it to win it. Its truly exceptional. Went 6 for 11 on a small short shank spoon. data-event-category="Navigation header guest". pageTracker._trackPageview(); A 3-inch juvenile Connecticut River American shad. I used a hammered silver, in white w/4 red dots to catch him. I ended up catching six shad, before the bite died around 8:00. Game on! There are many guides on the Connecticut River to choose from. Nearly every sportfish species . Based on studies done over the past eight years, we now know that if 100 healthy adult eels begin their migration downstream, only about 40 would make it alive to the Massachusetts border. The initial report on the widespread lobster die-off that occurred during 1998-1999.