Fish the legendary rivers of southern Vermont and Eastern NY with seasoned fly fishing guide, John Rogers. The area streams and rivers where 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; About Your Vermont Fly Fishing 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. John has been a fly fishing in southern Vermont for over 30 years and a licensed and endorsed Vermont fly fishing guide for the past six years.

Brown Trout

Quality Winter Brown on Battenkill River 

The sun was out and air temps reached 40 degrees.  I couldn't stand it so wadered-up and headed to the Battenkill river to swing some large streamers for big browns looking for a late winter snack.  I found fish in their winter holding water and was able to bring this big boy to hand after a good tussle.  First Battenkill River brown of 2024 - just over 23" not a bad start to the year!

<div>Orvis Helios Rod, 250 grain sinking line, 5 feet of 2x tippit ans large streamer.</div>

Quality Winter Brown

EPSG:4269

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Angler catching a rainbow trout in Arlington

Angler with a large rainbow trout caught in VT

Two anglers enjoying a fishing trip in VT

Photograph of a sea trout caught while fishing in Arlington

Angler enjoying a day of fishing at an unknown location

Photograph of a sea trout caught during fishing at an unknown location

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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;The Orvis News&nbsp;and&nbsp;American Angler.&nbsp; 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. ﻿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

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

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

Refunds:&nbsp;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.

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

Battenkill River Fishing Report on 1st Mar, 2024

AUTHOR

John Rogers

NOTES

Quality Winter Brown on Battenkill River

Battenkill River

Orvis Helios Rod, 250 grain sinking line, 5 feet of 2x tippit ans large streamer.

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1 Total Catches

Total catch1

brown trout

Catch - 1

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