Welcome to First Hatch Fly Fishing! My name is Jim Plante and I guide for the Housatonic River Outfitters Inc. in Cornwall Bridge, CT. I guide and instruct on some of the best trout waters in the state of Connecticut. Come and fish the Housatonic River which is a large freestone river and reminiscent of your classic western trout rivers. Or, spend a day on the Farmington River which is a tailwater and is fishable 365 days a year! Both rivers are two of the best brown trout fisheries in New England period! Both with great holdover populations. There are also several other rivers that have Trout Management Areas throughout the state such as the Salmon, Moosup, and the Yantic Rivers that offer great trout fishing in a smaller stream setting. If small wild brook trout is your thing, come and bush wack on some of our small intimate brooks and hunt for these beautiful river gems. HRO is a full service fly shop that can cater to all of your fly fishing needs from guide trips all the way down to gear. Click below and check us out!
