What's going on with this river?

[stanleystreamer314]

Hello,

What is the current condition of the trout habitat in this river? Did the flood of 2017 ruin the ecosystem for these trout? I have also heard that Stripers are a threat. I have tried digging up information about this river online but it seems that there is nothing in regards to trout fishing pre 2017 that suggests it's a fruitful river. What can you guys tell me about this place? it feels like it's best times are over.

[snagged in outlet 3]

4 minutes ago, stanleystreamer314 said:

Hello,

What is the current condition of the trout habitat in this river? Did the flood of 2017 ruin the ecosystem for these trout? I have also heard that Stripers are a threat. I have tried digging up information about this river online but it seems that there is nothing in regards to trout fishing pre 2017 that suggests it's a fruitful river. What can you guys tell me about this place? it feels like it's best times are over.

Hi.  It’s been hashed out here n here since then.  Just look back through this forum.  

[snagged in outlet 3]

6 minutes ago, stanleystreamer314 said:

Hello,

What is the current condition of the trout habitat in this river? Did the flood of 2017 ruin the ecosystem for these trout? I have also heard that Stripers are a threat. I have tried digging up information about this river online but it seems that there is nothing in regards to trout fishing pre 2017 that suggests it's a fruitful river. What can you guys tell me about this place? it feels like it's best times are over.

Here’s one for you I just found.  Even has pictures.  @liphunterjust loves pictures😁

 

[2sheds]

I think the trout fishing remains great, but that zone of this river (Rainbow Springs to Patrick Bridge) provides a much different kind of water than the trout sections of the Current, Merrimac, or the spring creeks. 

The breech in Dawt Mill Dam (several years pre-flood, I believe) has allowed stripers better access upstream, but I don't know that this has really affected the Northfork River trout fishing.  Those with experience do not seem to report any issues.

[stanleystreamer314]

2 hours ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

Here’s one for you I just found.  Even has pictures.  @liphunterjust loves pictures😁

 

These are great looking pictures.