FISHING REPORTS
I’m always on the rivers and have a keen eye for the nature of things.
The 12 Best Nymphs for the Deerfield River
Nymphing under an indicator, on a Euro setup, or under a big dry or hopper is still the most productive method for connecting with a trout on the Deerfield.
Wade Fishing the Deerfield River: Top Flies and Tactics to Fool Autumn Trout On the Deerfield
Determining what insect is hatching is the first step in fly selection and having both the adult, emerger, nymph or pupae to match up to what your seeing is of critical importance.
Winter Fly Fishing
Winter fly fishing on the Deerfield River is some of the best action of the year for wild browns and holdover and wild rainbows.
Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report
The Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report for 11/24/2021: I know, I know... it's been a minute since I posted anything outside of Instagram but here I go with a [...]
The Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report for 1/25/2021
The Deerfield River Fishing report for 1/25/2021: Fishing has been nothing short of fantastic over the last couple weeks on the D- every float trip has resulted in double [...]
The Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report for 12/8/2020
The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 12/8/2020: Happy Holidays everyone! Looking for the perfect gift for the holidays? How about a gift certificate for a day on the water [...]
The Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report for 11/15/2020
The Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report for 11/15/2020: Fishing over the last three weeks has been outstanding on the Deerfield- most of the catch has been predominantly rainbows- however [...]
Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report for 10/8/2020
The Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report for 10/8/2020: I had a client email me about my lack of updates over the last three weeks and it was a combination [...]
The Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report for 9/3/2020
The Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report for 9/3/2020: Guided Deerfield River Float Trips will be the norm from here on out as the fabulous fishing we had on the [...]
The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 8/3/2020
The Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report for 8/3/2020: We are Covid free and catching trout like crazy out here! Summer fishing has been nothing short of excellent on our [...]
The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 7/15/2020
The Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report for 7/15/2020: Our local tailwaters have been producing excellent fishing. My guided fly fishing trips on the Swift River have been producing double digits [...]
The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 6/20/2020
Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report: What can I say? The Deerfield River is fishing lights out right now and the dry fly action is superb. There are big stones [...]
Deerfield River Fishing Report for 6/13/2020
The Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report for 6/13/2020: Fishing continues to be awesome on the Deerfield, with morning and evening being the best time to fish-midday has been siesta time. [...]
The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 6/7/2020
The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 6/7/2020: We are Covid free and catching trout out here on the Deerfield River and Swift River. Fly fishing in June is nothing [...]
The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 5/30/2020
The Deerfield River Fishing Report 5/30/2020: The Deerfield has been solid over the last week with the mornings and evenings fishing the best- midday fishing on the hot days [...]
The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 5/25/2020
Back in Business! The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 5/25/2020: Today is the official kickoff for guided fishing from the boats in Massachusetts- it's good to be getting back [...]
The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 5/11/2020
The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 5/11/2020: Next week we will be back in action !! The Deerfield River Guides Association has been working with the state to develop [...]
The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 4/20/2020
The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 4/20/20: First of all I'd like to wish you all a safe and healthy fishing season in these crazy times. I am still fishing [...]
The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 3/19/2020
football season is here! First cast wild brown! The Deerfield River Fishing Report 3/19/2020: Fishing is good out here with a steady pick of rainbows and [...]
Deerfield River Fishing Report for 2/29/2020: On The Water TV 10am tomorrow!
The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 2/29/2020: Yours truly will be appearing tomorrow, March 1 on the fishing show On The Water TV on NBC Sports Boston! Last October,Chris [...]
Deerfield River Fishing Report for 2/20/2020
The Bears Den Show is this Saturday! The Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report: I'll be at the Bears Den Fly Fishing Show this Saturday - stop by and say [...]
The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 2/2/2020
The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 2/2/2020: The Deerfield has been running higher than normal due to the warm temperatures, making wade fishing a bit tricky. The drift boat [...]
Deerfield River Fishing Report and Marlboro Show Float Trip Raffle Winner
The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 1/20/2020: Let's cut right to the chase! The winner of the free half day float trip for two is Molly Hastings- congrats Molly! You [...]
The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 12/29/2019
The Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report 12/29/19: Happy Hannukah and Merry Christmas to all ! The fishing has been on the upswing coinciding with the recent warm-up. Rainbows and [...]
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Gift Certificates Available! Give your favorite angler a day on the water! Fly Fishing gift certificates start at $150! The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 12/14/19: The Deerfield is currently [...]
Gift Certificates Available! The Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report for 12/7/19
Gift Certificates Available for Your Favorite Angler! The Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report for 12/7/2019: The Deerfield is a winter wonderland, with deep snow on its banks! Dont let [...]
Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report for 11/27/19
The Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report for 11/27/19: Happy Thanksgiving ! The fishing on the Deerfield has been rock solid with double digit action on most float trips. Fish [...]
Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report 11/21/19
Browntown! The Deerfield River Fly Fishing Report for 11/21/19: The fishing on the Deerfield River has been good with lots of egg eating rainbows and a smattering of post [...]
Deerfield River Fishing Report for 11/9/19
The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 11/9/19: What can I say other than the fishing remains solid ! Brown trout are spawning on the Deerfield and eggs are winding [...]
Deerfield River Fishing Report for 10/27/19
Fall foliage on the Deerfield! The Deerfield River Fishing Report for 10/27/19: The fishing on the Deerfield has been amazing over the last two weeks with many double digit [...]
Deerfield River Fishing Report for 10/10/2019
The Deerfield River Fishing Report 10/10/19: Fishing over the last week has been outstanding on the Deerfield. There's been a reliable afternoon hatch of BWO's (20-22), October Caddis [...]
Deerfield River Fishing Report for 9/26/2019
The Deerfield River Fishing Report 9/24/2019: The fishing out on the Deerfield has been decent even though the low water conditions over the last couple weeks has limited the floatable [...]
The Deerfield River Fishing Report and Swift River Fishing Report for 8/4/19
Dry Fly Wild Brown! Hugh Gorman has game! Its August and the trout fishing is good here in Western Massachusetts! While area freestone rivers are [...]
The Deerfield River Fishing Report and Swift River Fishing Report for 6/29/2019
Dry fly fishing is heating up on the Deerfield River! Follow me on Instagram at jacksonchrisd !
Fishing Report for June 6, 2019
The Deerfield is currently high from last nights rain but should be in good shape for the weekend. The Swift from the drift boats is the best option right now. Click above for the full report
The Deerfield River and Western Massachusetts Fly Fishing Report
There was a good emergence of Hendricksons around 3 in the afternoon with fish rising which was a joy to see, particularly when they've been finished in other area rivers for over a week now. I expect the streamer bite to stay hot in the Deerfield as well as indicator fishing.