Fish the Pequonnock May 20

Come fish the Pequonnock River Trophy Trout Area with Nutmeg Trout Unlimited.  The river is well stocked with rainbows, brookies, and browns throughout the year. The Pequonnock is a winding stream from Monroe to Bridgeport. The portion that we will fish on this trip follows the historic railroad beds that line the river, providing us easy access.

Click here to register. Event is open to the public.  You do not have to be a Trout Unlimited member to participate.

When:  Saturday, May 20 at 10 AM.

Where:  Meet at the Park & Ride of Route 25 on Park St, Trumbull, CT 06611.

Directions:  To get to the Park & Ride, take Exit 9 off the Henry Mucci Hwy (Route 25). If northbound, take a left onto Daniels Farm Road, then take your first right onto Park Street, and the parking lot should be on your left. If southbound, take Exit 9, take a right onto Park Street, and the parking lot will be your first left. There is plenty of parking available.

Regulations:  Must have current CT Fishing License with Trout/Salmon Stamp.

The Pequonnock River Valley Park follows the southern bank of the river. It is a well maintained gravel/dirt trail, along which there are various outcroppings along the trail that will bring you closer to the water’s edge.

General Information:  For fly fisherman, a fairly short rod, 8-foot in 3- or 4-weight is ideal.  My 8.5 foot 4-weight rod works just fine. The river stays fairly thin so roll casts will be your friend.

A wide array of patterns will prove productive at this time of year. I would advise you to have some small stonefly, BWO, and caddis flies on hand. As well as an assortment of different colored woolly buggers, leeches, and other streamers.

For spin fisherman, an ultra-light or light action rod in the 4- or 6-pound class will work fine.  In addition to the usual trout lures, you can try drifting nymphs with a split shot about a foot above it for weight.  

Hope to see you there!