Brookies, Rainbows & Browns, Oh My!
The wading is easy and the trout are plentiful, come fish with us on the Connetquot River!
This unguided day trip is the perfect follow-up to the Linda Hotchkiss Annual Fly Fishing School and is especially designed for new anglers ready to put their skills to work. You'll fish alongside experienced mentors, practice what you've learned, and the best part - hook, play, and release your first trout. More seasoned anglers will have plenty of room to fish their own beats; we have the entire river to ourselves.
About the Connetquot A hidden gem on Long Island, the Connetquot River winds through a historic hunting club turned state preserve, beautiful, serene, and about 90 minutes from New York City. As you head to your section of the river, go ahead and park your butt on the bench our club donated to the park years ago. It's the perfect spot to breathe it all in before you wade in.
Date: Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Price: $70 per person
We'll meet at 8am for coffee and bagels before heading to the water. Please pack your own lunch. We'll have a cooler stocked with water, soft drinks, and snacks.
What to Bring (Required)
New York State freshwater fishing license
Waders with wading belt & wading boots
Wading staff
Polarized sunglasses & hat
Bug spray & sunscreen
5-weight fly rod with matching reel, fly line, leader & tippet
Your trip leader will have a selection of flies to loan, but here's what's fishing well:
Suggested Flies
Dry Flies: Blue-winged olives, caddis (gray, green & tan), sulphers (sizes 14–22)
Terrestrials: San Juan worm, hoppers, beetles, ants
Nymphs: Prince nymphs, hare's ear, Walt's worm
Streamers: Woolly buggers (black & chartreuse), gray ghost, Mickey Finn, muddler minnows
Ready to get on the water? Spots are limited, 15 anglers max. Can’t wait to see you on the Connetquot on May 16th!