River guide · Massachusetts
Fly Fishing the Deerfield River
The Deerfield's tailwater section below Fife Brook Dam in the Deerfield River Gorge runs cold through one of the most scenic river valleys in western Massachusetts, producing prolific hatches and wild brown trout in a stretch that anglers can fish virtually year-round.
- 5 shops nearby
- tailwater
- May–October
- Massachusetts
- 6 key hatches
The best time to fly fish the Deerfield River is May–October. Key hatches include Hendrickson & March Brown, Green Drake, Sulphur & Light Cahill, Caddis. 5 fly shops near the Deerfield River can outfit your trip.
Fly shops near the Deerfield River
Shops and guides that fish the Deerfield River. See all 21 Massachusetts shops →
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When & what to fish on the Deerfield River
- Hendrickson & March Brown (May)
- Green Drake (June)
- Sulphur & Light Cahill (June–July)
- Caddis (May–September)
- Isonychia (September)
- Blue-winged Olive (spring and fall)
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