River guide · Vermont
Fly Fishing the Battenkill
The storied Battenkill flows from Vermont into New York, a wild, wary brown-trout river and the home water of American fly fishing.
- 3 shops nearby
- freestone
- April–June & September–October
- Vermont
- 5 key hatches
The best time to fly fish the Battenkill is April–June & September–October. Key hatches include Hendrickson, Blue, Sulphur, Caddis. 3 fly shops near the Battenkill can outfit your trip.
Fly shops near the Battenkill
Shops and guides that fish the Battenkill. See all 18 Vermont shops →
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Hatches & seasons
When & what to fish on the Battenkill
River typefreestone
Best seasonApril–June & September–October
AccessRoute 7A and River Road in Arlington follow the Vermont stretch with public pull-offs; the river runs entirely on public-access water through Manchester and Arlington into New York.
Key hatches
- Hendrickson (April–May)
- Blue-winged Olive (spring & fall)
- Sulphur (late May–June)
- Caddis (May–June)
- Isonychia (fall)
Gear up on the Battenkill
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