Connecticut Freshwater

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CT Freshwater Report as of 8/8/2026

CT Freshwater Report as of 8/8/2026

CT Freshwater Report as of 8/8/2026 The Farmington Pictured here is brothers Quincy and Gus with two tice fish recently guided by Stephen Hogan! The river has some good flow right now with the West...

CT Freshwater Report as of 8/3/2026

CT Freshwater Report as of 8/3/2026

CT Freshwater Report as of 8/3/2026 The Farmington Pictured here is Brent Mastromarino with a good brown! The river has some good flow right now with the West Branch Farmington in Riverton is at 15...

CT Freshwater Report as of 7/24/2026

CT Freshwater Report as of 7/24/2026

CT Freshwater Report as of 7/24/2026 The Farmington Pictured here is Brent with an amazing brown trout. The river still is very low and clear with the West Branch Farmington in Riverton is at 114 c...

CT Freshwater Report as of 7/20/2026

CT Freshwater Report as of 7/20/2026

CT Freshwater Report as of 7/20/2026 The Farmington The river still is very low and clear with the West Branch Farmington in Riverton is at 116 cfs with the Still at 16 cfs for a combined flow of 1...

CT Freshwater Report as of 7/17/2026

CT Freshwater Report as of 7/17/2026

CT Freshwater Report as of 7/17/2026 The Farmington Jonah with a stellar brown on an iso. The river is low and clear with the West Branch Farmington in Riverton is at 121 cfs with the Still at 15 c...

CT Freshwater Report as of 7/6/2026

CT Freshwater Report as of 7/6/2026

CT Freshwater Report as of 7/6/2026 The Farmington Pictured here is Ben with an awsome brown! The river is back down and this rain had little to no effect with the West Branch Farmington in Riverto...

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John Stratton

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

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Christian Parisi

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

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John Stratton

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

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Christian Parisi

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