CT – Farmington River Fly Fishing Guide
Farmington River Map
Farmington River Description and Access
A tailwater fishery issuing from Goodwin Dam, the Farmington River runs for more than 22 miles through historic and scenic Connecticut countryside. Stable flows support an excellent population of holdover browns and rainbows. Two specially regulated Trout Management Areas (TMAs) are located in this section (shown on map above). Click on a map icon for driving direction to each TMA.
Farmington River Upper Trout Management Area
The Upper TMA is a 3.5-mile reach beginning approximately one mile above the Route 318 Bridge extending down stream to the Route 219 Bridge in New Hartford. Year round catch-and-release regulations apply and only barbless hooks are permitted. This is a very popular destination for fly fisherman because trout rise 365 days a year. Classic pools abound in the Upper TMA with long deep sections that harbor large trout. Brown trout larger than 20 inches are not uncommon in this reach.
Farmington River Lower Trout Management Area
The Lower TMA begins below the lower Collinsville Dam and extends 4-miles down river to the Route 4 Bridge. Fishing here is catch-and-release from September 1 to the third Saturday in April (opening day in CT). A two fish creel limit applies during the summer months. The Farmington in the Lower TMA is more rugged than the Upper TMA and is characterized by large boulders and deep pools that hold some large trout.
Farmington River Fly Fishing Report
Farmington River Fly Fishing Report sponsored by Orvis
Farmington River Fishing Report by UpCountry Sportfishing
Farmington River Flow Conditions
(Icons with the letter "G" on map denote location of gauge)
Plan a Fly Fishing Trip
Looking for a local fly shop, fly fishing guide or outfitter? Looking for restaurants, lodging or the nearest airport? Give our fly fishing trip planner a try. Enter “New Hartford, CT” in the Google search box (lower left-hand corner) to center the map on the Farmington River area and then use the Google search box to find what you are looking for. Watch our demo video to learn more about how to use the Fly Fishing Reporter Trip Planner.
Books, DVDs and Maps
Hatch Guide for New England Streams
A Guide to Fishing the Farmington River
A Fisherman's Bible for the Farmington River
Additional Information
The Farmington River Anglers Association (FRAA) maintains a hotline (860) 738-7277 that provides hatch information and stream conditions.
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