CT Freshwater Report as of 8/31/2026
CT Freshwater Report as of 8/31/2026 Local guide Ben Canino with a great specimen of a brown trout caught recently on a dry fly. This is why we fish and find peace on the water! The Farmington: As...
CT Freshwater Report as of 8/28/2026
CT Freshwater Report as of 8/28/2026 Pictured is guide Stephen Hogan's client Mark with a gorgeous spot-filled Farmington brown trout! Great work guys! The Farmington: Fishing is good, the weather...
CT Freshwater Report as of 8/24/2026
CT Freshwater Report as of 8/24/2026 Photographed is John Antolini with a stud wild brown trout nymphed up over the weekend. Great work bud! The Farmington: Flows were cut this morning from the da...
CT Freshwater Report as of 8/21/2026
CT Freshwater Report as of 8/21/2026 Photograph is from Rich Foster who cradles a healthy specimen of a Farmington brown trout that he caught this week. Those red spots are exceptional! Great fish ...
CT Freshwater Report as of 8/17/2026
CT Freshwater Report as of 8/17/2026 This gorgeous Farmington wild brown trout was netted by local guide Dave Machowski. One of the best sights to have in your net! The Farmington: Water levels an...
CT Freshwater Report as of 8/14/2026
CT Freshwater Report as of 8/14/2026 Thai Tran cradles a fantastic brown trout caught this week on the Farmington. He was able to take this fish focusing on getting clean, precise drifts; the utmos...
John Stratton is a passionate fly fishing guide offering wade and float trips on Connecticut’s scenic Farmington and Housatonic Rivers. With years of experience on these waters, John brings a laid-back, knowledgeable approach to helping anglers of all levels get the most out of their day on the river. Whether you’re chasing trout on the Farmington or casting for smallmouth on the Housatonic, John’s got the local insight and river skills to make your trip unforgettable
To learn more about fishing with John message us at support@localflyco.com
Christian Parisi is the owner of Local Fly Co, and a 15 year veteran guide. After a couple year hiatus, Christian is getting back in the guide seat for limited freshwater and saltwater trips in 2025. He will be offering walk and wade and float trips for trout on the Farmington and Swift Rivers as well as shore saltwater trips in CT and the beaches of Rhode Island.
To book a trip with Christian, message him at Chris@localflyco.com
John Stratton is a passionate fly fishing guide offering wade and float trips on Connecticut’s scenic Farmington and Housatonic Rivers. With years of experience on these waters, John brings a laid-back, knowledgeable approach to helping anglers of all levels get the most out of their day on the river. Whether you’re chasing trout on the Farmington or casting for smallmouth on the Housatonic, John’s got the local insight and river skills to make your trip unforgettable
To learn more about fishing with John message us at support@localflyco.com
Christian Parisi is the owner of Local Fly Co, and a 15 year veteran guide. After a couple year hiatus, Christian is getting back in the guide seat for limited freshwater and saltwater trips in 2025. He will be offering walk and wade and float trips for trout on the Farmington and Swift Rivers as well as shore saltwater trips in CT and the beaches of Rhode Island.
To book a trip with Christian, message him at Chris@localflyco.com
