The Shetucket
Access is limited in the upper parts of the river, but it is good on almost
the rest of the river. The river is stocked annually with both Rainbow Trout
and Brown Trout. Recently some Atlantic Salmon have been stocked as well.
One of the most enjoyable things about this river is the wide open, completely
wadable water you see when you get there. The water flow is controlled by
the Scotland Dam a couple of miles upstream from Baltic. Some caution is
advised while fishing/wading here.
Nymphs---Woolybuggers, Hare's ear, Pheasant Tail, Brassie,
Hellgrammites,
all work well here.
Caddis--- This is the best all around fly for this river. You will need
all colors and all stages. Sizes range from a 20 to a 12. Emergers work
especially well here.
Mayflys--- For you dry fly "specialists", I suggest you come
to the river and observe. The olives are very prominent and have their own
tint to them. There are great spinner falls at dusk.
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