Copyright 2010 James Marsh
Fly Fishing The Hoosic River
Massachusetts
The main part of the Hoosic River comes from flood
control areas in the town of North Adams. The Hoosic
river is a tributary of the Hudson River and flows into it in
New York. The area of North Adams is a highly
developed area that is between Adams and
Williamstown. State road #2 parallels the river. The
opposite of the river is followed closely by
Massachusetts Avenue. The Ashton Avenue Bridge
provides access for anglers fly fishing the Hoosic River
along this main stretch of water.
The river is stocked by the state with both rainbows and
brown trout. The main stem of the river has a good
population of stream-born or wild brown trout.
The river originates from two separate sources - the
South Branch and North Branch. The main stem has a
reputation of being polluted and this cuts down on the
fishing, even though it is catch and release. The South
Branch is easily accessed. It originates in Lanesboro
and flows into Cheshire Reservoir in Cheshire. Its
tailwater flows through Adams.
The North Branch is a freestone stream that originates
in Clarksburg and flows together with the South Branch
at North Adams.
The best part of the South Branch to fish is the water
below Chester Reservoir. You can fish from an old
railroad bed that follows the river up and downstream
from the Church Street Bridge in Chestire. There are
some riffles and pools but much of the water is smooth
and flows over a relatively flat area. It changes gradually
to riffles, runs and pools when it gets near Cheshire
Harbor. The North Branch flows from Vermont into
Massachusetts. State road #8 follows along the stream.
From Williamstown downstream, the river is larger.
Access is available at the Bridges Pond Fish and Wildlife
Access Area. This river appears to be far from a trout
stream in many places but it has great potential if the
problems with the overall quality of the area could be
solved. Fly fishing the Hoosic River could be greatly
improved.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
Massachusetts
The main part of the Hoosic River comes from flood
control areas in the town of North Adams. The Hoosic
river is a tributary of the Hudson River and flows into it in
New York. The area of North Adams is a highly
developed area that is between Adams and
Williamstown. State road #2 parallels the river. The
opposite of the river is followed closely by
Massachusetts Avenue. The Ashton Avenue Bridge
provides access for anglers fly fishing the Hoosic River
along this main stretch of water.
The river is stocked by the state with both rainbows and
brown trout. The main stem of the river has a good
population of stream-born or wild brown trout.
The river originates from two separate sources - the
South Branch and North Branch. The main stem has a
reputation of being polluted and this cuts down on the
fishing, even though it is catch and release. The South
Branch is easily accessed. It originates in Lanesboro
and flows into Cheshire Reservoir in Cheshire. Its
tailwater flows through Adams.
The North Branch is a freestone stream that originates
in Clarksburg and flows together with the South Branch
at North Adams.
The best part of the South Branch to fish is the water
below Chester Reservoir. You can fish from an old
railroad bed that follows the river up and downstream
from the Church Street Bridge in Chestire. There are
some riffles and pools but much of the water is smooth
and flows over a relatively flat area. It changes gradually
to riffles, runs and pools when it gets near Cheshire
Harbor. The North Branch flows from Vermont into
Massachusetts. State road #8 follows along the stream.
From Williamstown downstream, the river is larger.
Access is available at the Bridges Pond Fish and Wildlife
Access Area. This river appears to be far from a trout
stream in many places but it has great potential if the
problems with the overall quality of the area could be
solved. Fly fishing the Hoosic River could be greatly
improved.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
| Type of Stream Freestone/Tailwater Species Brown Trout (stocked with holdovers) Rainbow (stocked with holdovers) Size Medium Location Western Massachusetts Nearest Towns Chester Harbor North Adams Season Year-round Access: Good Non-Resident License State of Massachusetts Weather National Weather Service Link Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies |
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