From tumbling pocketwater to quiet pools, the Farmington offers an impressive variety of water and fishing opportunities. Culton breaks down how to approach the river throughout the seasons, with practical advice on matching the hatch, reading water, fly selection, tactics and techniques, access points, etiquette, and conservation.

Detailed maps and color photography help anglers better understand the river, while proven patterns and local insight provide valuable information for both first-time visitors and experienced Farmington regulars.

Whether you’re planning your first trip or looking to deepen your knowledge of this celebrated tailwater, this guide is an essential resource for fishing the Farmington River.

Reviews

“Local knowledge is key when it comes to learning a new waterway, and it takes a lifetime to learn how to effectively fly fish a river system as complex as Connecticut’s Farmington River. Luckily, Steve Culton shares his lifetime of experience on this beautiful but challenging tailwater river with his readers.” — George Daniel, author, instructor, and director of the Joe Humphreys Fly Fishing Program at Penn State University

“The Farmington River deserves a guide as exceptional as its fishing, and Steve Culton is the perfect author. Packed with proven patterns, detailed access points, and practical strategies, it’s the definitive resource for anyone fishing this remarkable river.” — Tim Cammisa, author of Tying Euro Nymphs and Other Competition Favorites

“Steve Culton is a true master at his craft. This book is filled with helpful tips on matching the hatch, river access, tactics and techniques, seasonal strategies, etiquette, conservation, reading the river, and much more. It will no doubt stack the odds in your favor the next time you visit the Farmington River, and it’s a must-have book for any serious angler’s library.” — Pat Dorsey, author and head guide and co-owner of the Blue Quill Angler fly shop

About the Author

Steve Culton has been fly fishing and writing about the sport for decades and has fished the Farmington River since the 1970s. His work has appeared in Field & Stream, American Angler, The Flyfish Journal, The Drake, Flyfishing & Tying Journal, Eastern Fly Fishing, Fly Rod & Reel Online, and the Mid-Atlantic Fly Fishing Guide. Culton is a member of the Regal Vise Pro Staff and lives in Durham, Connecticut.

Color photos and maps
6 x 9 inches
256 pages