Housatonic River Fly Fishing Report - June 14, 2026
HOUSATONIC RIVER
ReportJUN 14 — 21, 2026
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Flow
279CFS
HOUSATONIC RIVER AT FALLS VILLAGE, CT
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Water Temp
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Updated 2026-06-14
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Weather
55–90°F
Partly Cloudy
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Clarity
Clear
Check post-storm
The Housatonic at Falls Village is flowing at 279 CFS (gauge height 2.1 ft) — a moderate, very fishable summer level with trout spread throughout the system. Water temperature is sitting at 70°F, right at the upper edge of the trout comfort zone; with Sunday's high near 90°F, afternoon temps could push fish into thermal stress, so prioritize early morning and evening sessions.
What's Working — Hot Flies
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
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| Tan/Olive Caddis | #16–20 | 🟢 Active | Midday–Evening |
| Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis) | #18–22 | 🟢 Active | Overcast Midday & Evening |
| Sulphur / Pale Evening Dun | #16–18 | 🟡 Just Starting | Evening Dusk |
| Golden & Black Stonefly (sub-surface) | #6–14 | 🟢 Active | All Day |
| Midge | #20–24 | 🟢 Active | Early Morning |
Best Time Window
- Sunday, June 15 — Dawn to 10:00 AM: Best trout window before air temps spike; nymph stonefly and frenchie patterns through riffles
- Sunday, June 15 — 6:30 PM to Dark: Evening caddis and BWO hatch; switch to Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan or Parachute BWO for rising fish
- Monday, June 16 — 2:00 PM to Evening: Post-storm clearing with cooler temps; prime conditions for a strong afternoon BWO hatch and active nymphing
Guide's Tip
From the benchWith water temps already at 70°F and Sunday's air temp forecast to hit 90°F, your best trout fishing will happen before 10 AM and again after 6 PM — midday heat can push surface temps into the danger zone for trout. Sunday night's heavy thunderstorms (up to ¾" of rain possible) may bump flows and briefly cloud the water by Monday morning, so check the USGS gauge before heading out. Monday looks like the sleeper day of the weekend: cooler at 74°F, sunny skies, and post-storm flows could trigger a strong BWO and caddis hatch in the afternoon. Keep your thermometer handy — if water temps exceed 68°F, shift your focus to shaded deep runs or target the smallmouth and carp that are far more tolerant of summer warmth.
Main Species
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Smallmouth Bass
