<p>Fish the legendary rivers of southern Vermont and Eastern NY. The home waters of Lee Wolfe, Charles Orvis and John Atherton to name just a few. Manchester, as your central hub, offers tons of wonderful hotels, restaurants and activities great for the entire family but if you're all about the fishing there's 6 diverse and equally wonderful steams where you can chase wild browns, hold over rainbows, or native brookies - with over 120 miles of river to choose from you're sure to have a blast. Wade fish or for the ultimate experience book John's drift boat and get to the untouched places and less pressured fish. Either way how can you go wrong in the valley's and streams of the Taconic and Green Mountain ranges.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>About Your Guide: Fly fishing is in John's blood - his father hailed from Western North Carolina with 3 generations of fly fisherman while his Mom was from Manhattan with a father who built a small cabin by hand on the banks of the Beaverkilll in upstate NY. John's first trout was taken at an early age on this famed NY river and he's brought several thousand more to hand in Western Carolina, NH, VT and places beyond over the years. As time went by and opportunities presented John pursued trout across the globe, from the Western American rivers, creeks and high altitude lakes to the rivers and streams of Labrador, New Zealand and Europe. Some of his escapades and fish have been chronicled in the Orvis News and American Angler Magazine.</p>

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Rainbow Trout 

Fall Fly Fishing Fun

Brown Trout

Slammin day with an experienced fly fisherman in the boat. &nbsp;Water levels where low, super clear and the water temps where in the high 50's. &nbsp;We had 15+ trout eat, hooked a dozen and landed 8 fish. &nbsp;Most of the fish caught where rainbow trout in the 14-18" range and one big 22+" male brown trout! Wonderdul day to be fly fishing for trout in southern Vermont rivers.

Quality Fall Fish

A couple of buddies booked me to celebrate his 75th birithday. We fly fished southern Vermont rivers over two days and landed some quality fish. Temps where cool, trees turning color and fish in spawning colors...

High Water Big Fun!

<div>Big rain in southern Vermont all day yesterday had the &nbsp;Walloomsac running 4x normal flows but there where fish to be had. &nbsp;On today's guided fly fishing float trip 3 quality fish where landed on streamers and nymph rigs. &nbsp;</div>

Big Rain Big Fish

<div>Rain was heavy today but the first half of the trip was very fishable. &nbsp;i had a first time fly fisher in the boat and he did great. &nbsp;Nymphed and streamer fished given the high off-color water consitions. &nbsp;we got a few eats and one very healthy male brown was landed, photographed and released.</div>

<div>5wt 9' Orvis Clearwater with floating line ans 7wt, 300 grain sinking line, Orvis Helios 3 rod.&nbsp;</div>

Chasing Battenkill Brown Trout

<div>Really fun day on the Battenkill river with Tom and Jason. &nbsp;Water temps started the day in the high 50's, air temps the same and the Battenkill water flows where nice at arond 350 CFS. Both men where very good fly fishers- &nbsp;we tried a lot of different set ups, while the fishing was not robust they where able get a dozen or so chases, eight or so hits and 3 brown trout to the net.</div>

Early Fall Big Rain

Guided Float trip in 550 CFS and low visibility made us work a little to get browns to eat on the Battenkill River; Big dark streamers on 300 gain sinking line did the trick with over a dozen chases, 7 eats and 3 fish to the net.;A few big fish eat and and went airborne right at the boat - that will get your heart going...

<div>Big tandem streamers, 300 grain sinking line, Orvis 7wt. Helios 3</div>

It's time to get out there and fly fish in southern Vermont again!  Last night in southern Vermont it was 45 degrees.  When I checked my backyard stretch of the Battenkill this morning it was water temps where in the low 60's.  Such a welcome number after such a dry, hot summer.  I'm looking forward to fishing this fall with those that booked a trip...

Cool Evening Temps Are Brining Southern Vermont Rivers Into The Healthy Zone

Cool Evening Temps Are Brining River Into The Healthy Zone

Fly fishing the Hoosic River in July is an exciting challenge. Water levels fluctuate, heat rises and the fish get smart. Having top of the line equipment and an experience guide or angler is key to success. Bookings are available through late fall. 

July Fly Fishing The Hoosic

Rogers Test

Slammin Day

We got some much needed rain in Southern VT which got the water up to normal level and just a touch off color which was great for tricking wiely brown trout into eating.  On today guided fly fishing float trip we had close to 20 eats, a dozen hook-ups and 6 fish landed the largest a 19"+ brown. It  was steady action and a lot of fun...

First Time Fly Fishers Quick Learners

I had the privilege of introducing Fly Fishing to this young couple. What a fun day! We discovered muskrat, deer, a bald eagle and some quality fish during our 4-mile float down a southern Vermont river. 

<div>5 weight Orvis Recon fky rod, helios large arbor reel and weight forward floating fly line on 4x leader and tippet.</div>

Steady Day

<div>Steady day on the river starting with rising fish early morning and ending with some streamer chases and catches. &nbsp;We had a cold feont push through the night before so i exoected things to be slow but not the case- we had steady action the entire float.</div>

<div>Orcis 6,5 and 4 weight rods. &nbsp;</div>

Steady quality fish all day long.  Really fun day with one experienced fly fish and the newbie father-in-law who learned really fast.  Over 10 fish to net, some break offs and a whole lot of fun and laughter... 

Epic Day Southern Vermont

Double Digit Day on the Battenkill River

Steady day of fish taken on the NY stretch of the Battenkill; During our 4 mile guided fly fishing float trip we had 20+ eats, a dozen streamer chases and 10 fish to net made for a fun day on the river.

<div>Beutiful, sunny, low water day on the hoosic river. &nbsp;Nothing hatching so we worked streamers, wets and nymphs. &nbsp;5 eats with 2 nice rainbows to net. &nbsp;Beutiful day to be on the water!</div>

Quality Not Quantity Today

Great Day

Bright sunny day fly fishing in southern Vermont. We managed to get a dozen or so trout to eat and a five to net (2 long line releases but we had a quality dance). &nbsp;All sub-surface today given the late start but still fun. Some thick fish - all rainbows and browns in the 16-18" range.

<div>4 and 5 weight rods, floating and sinking line on 5x tippet. &nbsp;streamers, nymphs ans dry/dropper rigs.</div>

<div>Beutiful Spring day with steady fish activity the entire float, over 10 fish landed and some huge brown chases on streamers. &nbsp;</div>

<div>4wt rod with floating and sinking line.</div>

10+ Fish Day on the Battenkill

Brook Trout 

<div>Steady action all day today. &nbsp;warer was a but low and no major hatch activity but had fish eating all day with small nymphs and a dry/dropper set-up. &nbsp;4 solid fish to net and a few long line releases. &nbsp;Really fun float.</div>

<div>Bamboo 4 wt and a Orvis T3 5wt.</div>

Active Fish Day

<div>Great day with a pile of eats and several fish to net with the biggest being this 23" brown taken on a 5 wt Trident Rod, 5x tippet and a size 16 nymph. &nbsp;</div>

Big Big Brown

<div>wonderful early spring float trip down a southern Vermont river produced several eating fish and this one dandy, he's first on a fly rod. &nbsp;</div>

<div>Orvis Helios 3 5 wt rod with Weight Forward floating line.</div>

First Timer On Fly Rod

Great day with 20 eats and 10 trout (browns and rainbows) to net.  Very healthy fish all in the 12-18” range.  Fish where active all day, doesn’t get much better.

Battenkill River Fishing Report 1

Trip on Mon, Jun 7th 2021

Great sunny warm day fly fishing in southern VT with some quality fish eating nymphs.

Trip on Thu, May 20th 2021

75 degree day, fish active great day to get out on the water.  Guide day!

Trip on Tue, Mar 23rd 2021

Battenkill River Fishing Report

Solid day on the Battenkill with one very large male brown in full spawning colors to net.  One of the better fish of the season tapping-in at over 21”.

Battenkill River Report

Site fishing to carp on the flats so much fun.  Similar experience to fishing for Red or Bone fish it’s a total adrenaline rush.  

 Hoosic River1

Trip on Sun, Sep 20th 2020

FLY FISH THE LEGENDARY RIVERS OF SOUTHERN VERMONT AND EASTERN NY

<p>Let's get out and chase some trout and enjoy the beauty southern Vermont has to offer.  Questions? jssr1958@gmail.com or m: 443 255-4982</p>

Guided Flyfishing Adventures

<p><strong>John Rogers has called Arlington his home for over 20 years. From his hometown in Vermont to Labrador, New Zealand and Europe, John has fly-fished across the globe. For the past five years he was an Orvis endorsed guide with Taconic Guide service, a select group of highly-experienced New England guides, and has been published in&nbsp;<em>The Orvis News&nbsp;</em>and&nbsp;<em>American Angler.&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Vermont Flyfishers targets wild browns, rainbows, native brook trout and in the super warm (late July &amp; August) months carp. You will gain access to less pressured spots on the famed Battenkill River in John's 14' Smithfly drift boat or experience one of many other amazing fisheries in the area like the Walloomsac River, Hoosic River or Otter Creek. For the adventurous and fleet of foot, scale the green mountains in search of wild native brook trout. Vermont Flyfishers customizes each fly fishing adventure to match your individual interests and goals. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>﻿What are you waiting for? Book this seasoned, highly knowledgeable and chill, Vermont fly fishing guide now! (NYDEC Licensed &amp; Insured) Questions? jssr1958@gmail.com or m: 443 255-4982</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Price includes use of all fishing gear including waders, flies, fly lines, reels and rods.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Deposit:&nbsp;</strong>A 20% deposit is required for all online reservations. Your credit card will automatically be charged the deposit when the trip is confirmed.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Refunds:&nbsp;</strong>You may cancel up to 7 days prior to your trip to get your deposit back in full. With impending weather conditions, we guarantee a 100% refund with the option to reschedule or take your deposit back.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guide Cancellation:&nbsp;</strong>In the rare event that Vermont Fly Fishers has to cancel your reservation, get your deposit back in full.</p>

Guided Fly Fishing Adventures on Vermont and New York Rivers & Streams!

Meet the Guide

<p>Each adventure tailored to your interests...</p>

<p>Wild Browns, trophy rainbows and native brookies.</p>

<p>Questions? jssr1958@gmail.com / m: 443 255-4982</p>

Let's get out there!

JOIN ME TO FLY FISH VERMONT IN STYLE

TRIPS ARE SCHEDULED FROM THE 3rd WEEK OF APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER

<p>Price includes use of all fishing gear including waders, flies, fly lines, reels and rods.</p>

<p><strong>Deposit:&nbsp;</strong>A 20% deposit is required for all online reservations. Your credit card will automatically be charged the deposit when the trip is confirmed.</p>

<p><strong>Refunds:&nbsp;</strong>You may cancel up to 7 days prior to your trip to get your deposit back in full. With impending weather conditions, we guarantee a 100% refund with the option to reschedule or take your deposit back.</p>

<p><strong>Guide Cancellation:&nbsp;</strong>In the rare event that Vermont Fly Fishers has to cancel your reservation, get your deposit back in full.</p>

Vermont Fishing Reports