Fish the Mianus River March 18
Come fish the Mianus River TMA with Nutmeg Trout Unlimited on Saturday, March 18, at 10 a.m.
The river has been stocked and is known for its early black and brown stonefly hatches. The Mianus is a beautiful, intimate suburban stream and March is a great time to fish it. Click here to register to attend.
Meet at the red barn in Mianus River State Park. 100 Merriebrook Lane, Stamford, CT 06902.
Directions: To get to the Mianus River Park, take Exit 33 off the Merritt Parkway South (Den Road). Take a left onto Bangall Road, and another left onto Westover Road, crossing over the parkway. Follow Westover Road for a decent distance until you see a sharp curve warning sign with flashing yellow lights. Merriebrook Lane is on the right just past the sign.
Take Merriebrook Lane down to the red barn (on right), where you can find parking in that lot, or closer to the bridge. Across the bridge the road leads to private property, so no parking is allowed there.
Parking is limited so please consider carpooling.
Regulations: Must have current CT Fishing License with Trout/Salmon Stamp.
There are well defined trails along both sides of the river, though the western trail offers the easiest access the full length of the TMA.
The Trout Management Area is a limited harvest section of the stream. From September 1 through the third Saturday in April , fishing is restricted to catch and release using single hook artificial lures and flys.
General Information: For fly fisherman, a fairly short rod, 8-foot in 3- or 4-weight is ideal. My standard 8.5 foot 5-weight trout rod works just fine. River is smallish so long casts are generally not needed. Dark patterns tend to work best this time of year; good to have some small stonefly imitations.
For spin fisherman, an ultra-light or light action rod in the 4- or 6-pound class will work fine. In addition to the usual trout lures (single hook!!), you can try drifting a small black stonefly nymph with a split shot about a foot above it for weight.
Water (and possibly weather) will be cold so please dress accordingly.
Event is open to the public. You do not have to be a Trout Unlimited member to participate.