Housatonic River · Cornwall, Connecticut

Where the
river tells
its secrets.

Expert-guided fly fishing on one of New England's finest trout rivers. Just 90 minutes from New York City.

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The Housatonic runs cold and clear through the hills of Western Connecticut — brookies, browns and rainbow trout, a storied river, and the kind of fishing that gets into your blood.

90min From Manhattan
What We Offer

Choose your adventure on the water.

Drift boat fishing
Half Day · Full Day

Guided Drift Trips

Float the most productive stretches of the Housatonic in a purpose-built drift boat. Cover water inaccessible from the bank, reach holding trout unreachable on foot.

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Wade fishing
Half Day · Full Day

Wade Fishing

The classic Housatonic experience. Waders on, boots in the current, reading the river. Nothing between you and brook trout, brown trout and rainbows but a well-placed fly.

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Smallmouth bass fishing
Full Day · Seasonal

Predator Hunts

Smallmouth bass and trophy pike on the fly. High-intensity, visual fishing for those who want something raw and powerful.

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Fly fishing instruction
All Levels

Fly Fishing Instruction

New to fly fishing, or looking to sharpen your skills? Our instructional sessions are fully customizable to meet you exactly where you are.

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Brown trout caught on the Housatonic
The Experience

Wild water.
Expert hands.

The Housatonic runs cold and clear through the hills of Western Connecticut — brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout water, a storied river, and the kind of fishing that gets into your blood.

Whether you're in a drift boat for the first time or you've been reading water your whole life, we put you in the right place at the right time.

Jeanie fishing Brook, Brown & Rainbow Trout
Rainbow trout catch Guided Drift Trips
Housatonic River The Housatonic River
Dawn on the river Dawn on the River
Scott - Head Guide
The Guides

People who live
on the river.

Scott and Jeanie aren't just guides — they're the river. More time on the Housatonic than almost anyone alive, and they care deeply about every angler who steps into their boat.

Scott

Scott

Head Guide & Owner

The honest guide — not the tourist version. Scott takes you back to rugged nature, where the river is wild, the fish are real, and nothing is staged for the brochure.

Jeanie

Jeanie

Guide & Owner

An accomplished fly fisher and gifted teacher. Patient, precise, and passionate about this river and this sport.

Cornwall, Connecticut

Housatonic River
Location

New England wild.
New York close.

The Housatonic runs through Litchfield County, Connecticut — surrounded by covered bridges, historic inns, acclaimed restaurants, and world-class lodges.

We operate out of Cornwall, CT. Guests staying at area lodges, attending weddings, or just visiting — add a guide day and make the trip unforgettable.

90min From NYC
2hr 45min From Boston
20+ Miles of Fishing
Mar–Nov Season

Ready to fish the Housatonic?

Check availability and book your guided trip online. Half-day, full-day, and multi-day packages available.