Guided Fishing Trips

At Housatonic River Outfitters, we have great, handpicked guides. Whether you choose to fish the Housatonic River, Farmington River, Upper Naugatuck or many of the smaller tributaries and lakes, you will find these guides to be an invaluable resource for learning more about fishing these premier waters. These guides have more than half a century of fishing and guiding experience between them.

They will meet you at 37 KENT ROAD SOUTH - CORNWALL BRIDGE CT - PRIOR TO TRIP WE WILL TEXT YOU ADDRESS AND PICTURE OF SIGN BEFORE DRIVEWAY - We will get you outfitted with any equipment you need, help you with your casting or fishing techniques (if needed), supply you with a gourmet meal and then take you out for for your day of fishing.

Always remember it's your day, so don't hesitate to tell us where you want to fish, what your quarry is (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Pike) and any special diet requirements.

We do not sell fishing licenses at the store - please visit the link below to purchase the appropriate fishing license and include the trout stamp - not having the license and having to purchase by cell phone at the store will delay your trip by a half hour or more.

https://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2696&q=322716&deepNav_GID=1630

Cancellation Policy

 

Cancellations within 14 days will forfeit all deposit monies. Deposits for canceled guide trips will be refunded in full with a 14 day or more notice. If we are able to re-book the guide, we will refund the deposit or apply it to a trip at a later date if it is available. If a trip is cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, the full price of the guide trip will be charged.

 

Our guide trips go out in all safe weather and water conditions, therefore inclement weather, water levels or undesirable fishing conditions are NOT acceptable reasons to cancel or receive a refund. Trips cancelled by the guide or mutual guide/client decision due to unsafe weather or water conditions, state or federal closures, or other uncontrollable circumstances will have the entire deposit refunded.  We strongly suggest trip insurance.

Day Trip Preparation

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For the trip we recommend that each person bring:

  • A fishing license for the river you will be fishing, please also review regulations for the river you plan to fish

  • Clothing for sun protection

  • A fleece jacket for cool evenings and mornings

  • A rain jacket

  • River shoes that can get wet if you would like to wade

  • Sunglasses with croakies

  • A hat

  • Any medications you may need on a regular basis or in an emergency (e.g. epipen, inhaler, etc.)

  • If you have any gear that you like to use, feel free to bring it, otherwise, we will provide all the fly fishing gear except for flies and leaders - waders rod and reel is always included.  If you would like to wade and don't have waders, please let us know!

We specialize in group and corporate outings. For larger groups we will arrange your lodging, fishing and guide services, dinner reservations and additional activities such as canoeing, kayaking, hiking, antiquing, mountain biking and horseback riding. We work closely with many of the local inns, hotels, corporate education facilities, restaurants and recreation centers to guarantee your stay will be both active and stress free. Whether it's a guide trip for the afternoon or a 6 day management team-building seminar, Housatonic River Outfitters will help you arrange every detail of your trip. Group trips are priced on a case by case basis depending on size - time of year - wade or drift - food - drinks - catering - transportation and inclusion of flies, leaders accessories and etc.