<p>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;</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p>

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Brown Trout

Summer Rain Setting Us Up For Epic Fall Season

<div>We've had the rainiest July on record, I'm sure you saw our little stste in the news this summer. &nbsp;While much of the state was hammered our little corner in the Battenkill Valley faired relatively well. &nbsp;Strong flows and cool water temps has the trout very healthy this year. &nbsp;While I traditionally don't book trout trips in late July and August due to low, warm water this year I have got out a little with friends and found the fish happy and healthy. &nbsp;This abundent summer rain is setting us up for an amazing fall. &nbsp;I'll be guiding the back half of September and all of October on southern vermont rivers. &nbsp;Book early if you want to get out and have some chasing browns and brookies all colored up in there spawning coolers and an occasional big fat hold over rainbow or two...</div>

<div>5 and 6 weight rods with floating and sinking line.</div>

Rainbow Trout

High Water Success

<div>Big rain the last week had Southern Vermont rivers up significatly. &nbsp;The Wallomsac was at 500CFS today verses its normal mid-summer flow if 100 CFS. &nbsp;The fish where pushed out of there usual holds into softer water but continued to feed subsurface. &nbsp;We had good rainbow and brown trout action all morning on small weighted nymphs. &nbsp;</div>

Rainy Day Good Day To Fish

<div>2 boats 4 good friends over a dozen fish. &nbsp;We got some much needed rain in Southern VT and the fish responded facoribke. Mostly nymph fishing today but close to 20 hook-uo and a dozen browns to net.</div>

Vermont Flyfishing Peak

<div>Fly fishing trout in southern Vermont has been a lot of fun the past few weeks. &nbsp;Cool weather has kept the water temps nice and cool despite no rain. &nbsp;</div>

<div>Orvis Recon 4 wt. and Orvis Helios 6wt.</div>

Big Fish on drys, wets and nymphs

<div>Steady day of quality fish for both a seasoned fly fisherman and a fist time fly fisher. &nbsp;Double digit day with sone quality fish pushing 18" on the surface, emerging and nymphs near the bottom. &nbsp;Fish where moving to the fly, brown trout and rainbow trout. &nbsp;Really fun day!</div>

Big Fish on drys, we’re and nymphs

When It’s On, It’s on!

Another epic day fishing southern Vermont trout waters. &nbsp;steady fish all day on nymphs and streamers...

Double digit day in more ways than one.  Well over 10 fish landed and several in the 18" plus range with one big female coming in at 22".  River flows were manageable in the 400 cfs range and fish where keying on cadis at every stag in the life cycle.  A really fun day to be out there... 

Double Digit Day

Cold Rainy Raw But Caught Fish

Fished the Batten Kill river on the NY side of the line today- water temps high forties, air temps low forties and steady rain. &nbsp;Fortunatly the river flows weren't bad and we managed to land a few browns. &nbsp;Saw some caddis but trout where down all our action we on nymphs nesr the bottom. &nbsp;

Hendrickson HatcH Action

<div>The first major hatch (Hendrickson) of the Vermont fly fishing season was in full force today on the Battenkill River in Southern Vermont with thousands of bugs coming off starting around 1pm. &nbsp;Fish where active moving up in the water column to eat. &nbsp;I had a very large fish break me off but managed to land three nice browns in the 10-12" range.</div>

I had a few hours this morning so got out on my home waters, Vermont Battenkill River, to get the rust off and to see how my peeps made it through the winter.  It was snowing with air temps in the high 30’s and water temps in the low 40’s, water was certainly up but manageable.  Straight light, drop shot tandem nymph rig on a Orvis Recon 10’ 3wt did the trick.  A bit thin but healthy 20” wild Vermont Battenkill brown trout danced with me and posed for pictures.

Wild Vermont Battenkill Brown Trout

While I was visiting my daughter and son-in-law in Texas eating way too much brisket and tamales the fly fishing started to heat-up back home in Southern Vermont. Fellow area guides Christian Betit (brown trout photo in this report) and Ray Beruman (rainbow double photo in this report) where putting clients on quality fish all week as flows became manageable, water temps moved-up into the mid 40's and air temps got into the 60s and 70's. Time for me to get on the water and join the party.

Guide Buddies Having Success

Guide Busdies Having Success

<div>I got out on the Battenkill river for some scouting snd little fly fishing during the warm part of the day. &nbsp;Flows are up but not crazy. &nbsp;Water temps where in the low 40's. &nbsp;I&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 1em;">brought a streamer rig and euro nymh rig with me and much to my shagrin I found a winter black stone fly hatch in full swing. &nbsp;it was fun to get out and kick around for an hour or so -- next time out I'll hit it a little harder so I can post a fish pick. &nbsp;Some Vermont fly fishing guides are posting some nice fish taken on streamers in the slow winter holding spots.</span></div>

Bugs On The Surface

<div>This foot of snow was a much welcome and needed event in the high altitudes of the green mountains in Southern Vermont. &nbsp;After a relativly light snow fall Feburary, March storms have added nicely to the snow pack which will translate in fresh cold water in the tributaries making there way down to our prime valley rivers the Batrenkill, Hoosick and Walloomsac. &nbsp;Winter snow fall is so important to keeping our rivers cool and flowing for our indigenous trout populations. &nbsp;While the Battenkill has thousands of springs that keep it cool and flowing well into July our other primary valley rivers rely on snow pack feed tributaries from the mountains to keep them cool and supporting the brown, brook and rainbow trout we love to chase. &nbsp;While I've been a Vermont fly fishing guide for the last six years, I've lived and fly fished this beutiful area for the past 30 years. &nbsp;Know&nbsp;</div>

Snow Storm Good For Fish

<div>Recent snow and rain has been good for Southern Vermont Trout fisheries. &nbsp;Today i restocked the streamer box, &nbsp;it wont be long before water temps start to inch up and those big battenkill browns start to move up out of their deep winter holding water to become a bit more active. &nbsp;Starting to have those fly fishing guide dreams...&nbsp;</div>

The Season Is Almost Here

Fall Fly Fishing Fun

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><br></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!

<p><strong><u>Common Questions</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><u><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span></u>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>

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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

June 14, 2022

Epic Day Southern Vermont

June 10, 2022

Double Digit Day on the Battenkill River

June 4, 2022

Quality Not Quantity Today

June 3, 2022

Great Day

May 25, 2022

10+ Fish Day on the Battenkill

May 14, 2022

Active Fish Day

May 7, 2022

Big Big Brown

May 3, 2022

First Timer On Fly Rod

June 7, 2021

Battenkill River Fishing Report 1

May 20, 2021

Battenkill River Fishing Report 1

March 24, 2021

Battenkill River Fishing Report 1

November 16, 2020

Battenkill River Fishing Report

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