Re: Wood River, Rhode Island
Alain,
That can't be far from you! We must visit!
Re: Wood River, Rhode Island
Aaron,
Yes indeed...I've fished there are few times. The Hex hatch has legendary status. It will give us an excuse to buy a license from another state! We can also hit the Shetucket or the Quinebaug on the way.
Re: Wood River, Rhode Island
I found the hatch chart below on line along with this short narrative -The Wood River begins its journey at the confluence of Breakheart Brook and the Falls River in Arcadia Management Area just off route 165 in Exeter Rhode Island. It is a small stream varying from 20 to 30 feet wide as it travels through the state forest. This area is its most pristine section of the river where you will find small runs, riffles, and nice pools that hold Rainbow, Brown, and Brook Trout. With a substantial winter and its canopy of pine trees this section runs cool throughout the summer months. You will also find wild Brook Trout and an occasional Wild Brown Trout. (Please utilize barb-less hooks and practice catch and release whenever possible). The hatch chart below is specific to this area of the Wood River. As the River leaves the state forest at Barberville Dam it picks up velocity and grows considerably. you will find similar conditions only much larger and warmer water temps as it travels through the towns of Hope Valley, Richmond, Hopkinton, and eventually into Connecticut where it joins the Pawcatuck River and empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
Note: Many of the insect hatches below can be found throughout New England's Rivers, Streams, and Still waters.
Common Name
Size
Approximate Emergence
Quill Gordon
12 - 14
April 21 - May 18
Red Quill
12 - 14
April 25 - May 25
Hendrickson
12 - 14
April 25 - May 25
March Brown
12 - 14
April 15 - May 10
Gray Fox
10 - 12
April 15 - May 15
Black Quill
12 - 14
April 15 - May 15
Mahogany Dun
14 - 18
May 15 - July 31
Sulphur Dun
14 - 18
May 15 - July 10
Light Cahill
12 - 16
May 15 - July 15
Lil Black Caddis
16 - 18
April 25 - June 7
Tan Caddis
14 - 16
Sporadic Year Round
Trico
22 - 26
September 10 - Two Weeks
Hexagenia Limbata
6 - 8 L
June 15 - August 8 Evenings
Gray Drake
8 - 10
June 15 - August Early Evenings
