Brattleboro’s Fly Shop & Fishing Hub
Fly Fish Now on the Connecticut & West Rivers!
Homewater Species
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Bass
Smallmouth, Largemouth
June — September -
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Trout
Brook, Brown, Rainbow
April — July, Sept — Oct -
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Pike
Large, aggressive, sharp teeth.
April & October -
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Shad
Migratory, “poor man’s tarpon”
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Carp
Large, challenging
June — August
Know your fishery.
The Connecticut and West Rivers join forces on the north end of downtown Brattleboro, at the doorstep of BrattleFly. Between them, there are trout, largemouth & smallmouth bass, carp, northern pike, panfish, shad, and more.
BrattleFly offers instruction, guided trips, and the local knowledge that can get you into any of these species.
FAQs
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Not yet — full retail opens October 1. Right now, booking is open for guided trips on the Connecticut and West River, Vermont fishing licenses are available at 45 Linden, and events (fly tying nights, etc.) are running on schedule. A partial selection — flies, leader, tippet, a limited run of rods and reels, plus quick-start bundles for beginners — goes on sale before October.
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Guided trips (Connecticut River, West River, and other fisheries)
Vermont fishing licenses
Events at 45 Linden and around town
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Partial retail (flies, leader, tippet, limited rods/reels, novice bundles) opens before October 1. Full retail opens October 1.
Learn while fishing.
Half-day and full-day guided trips on the Connecticut River, West River, and Battenkill — out of downtown Brattleboro, Vermont.
Help us build this.
BrattleFly is new, and we’re listening. If you live here, fish here, or grew up near these rivers, we want to hear from you. Tell us what’s missing. Bring a kid who needs to get off a screen and onto a riverbank. If you are an experienced guide on area waters, we definitely want to meet you!