Chocolate Dog Fly Fishing

Guided fly fishing in Connecticut.

Learn the water, learn the fish, and enjoy the day. Trips on the Salmon River, the Farmington River and small wild trout streams, for beginners and experienced anglers.

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Where we fish

Three kinds of Connecticut water

Trout and warmwater

Salmon River

Wooded water that changes character downstream. Prime trout seasons in spring and fall, and smallmouth when summer heats the river.

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Year-round tailwater

Farmington River

A cold, technical tailwater that fishes in every season. Hatches, streamers and longer trips with a campground base.

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Wild trout

Small Streams

Quiet, technical water in Glastonbury, including Roaring Brook and Salmon Brook. A good place to learn close-range casting.

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Why fish with me

A slower, better day on the water

We start with the waterI check temperature and flow, pick the stretch that suits the day and adjust as conditions change.

Beginners welcomeWe take our time on how the rod loads, how the line moves and how to manage a drift before covering more water.

The fish come firstI move to cooler water on warm days and rest streams that run low or warm.

Trips and rates

Simple pricing

Half day, about 4 hours$300

Full day$450

Multi-dayCustom

One angler. Each additional angler is $50, with a maximum of 2 anglers per trip.

Ready to get on the water?

Send a trip request and I will contact you to arrange dates and details. Nothing is booked until we confirm.

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