Fife Brook News Today

Rugged terrain and a focus on wild fish make the Deerfield River a must-visit destination for New England trout anglers.

It’s looking solid that solid ice will be attainable sometime next week out west, but meanwhile, lessening river flow has spurred on the brown trout, largemouth and pike bite.

Curated compile a list of notable fly fishing destinations in every state.

Pride month celebrations continue in western Massachusetts this weekend.

The fifth annual Pride Day on the River will take place Saturday, June 10, on the Deerfield River.

CHARLEMONT — The conclusion of a four-year study on the brown trout population in the Deerfield River has brought welcome news for anglers and river advocates.More than 80% of the brown trout population in the area of the Deerfield River from the Fife...

Plymouth is the pick of the state for trout with browns now joining the previously stocked brookies and rainbows.

CHARLEMONT — Members of the LGBTQ community and their allies will paddle down the Deerfield River on Saturday in the fourth annual Pride Day on the River.“I’m a gay and queer kayaker,” organizer Ann Gillard said, beginning to describe her inspiration...

FLORIDA — Typically, a 10-mile rafting journey down the Deerfield River can take around six hours. But, last week, Eli Cantanzaro, a guide for Zoar Outdoor, said he made the run in about an hour. And after another series of downpours, the Deerfield River has shown little sign of slowing. At the Fife Brook Dam on the Deerfield River, which usually has scheduled recreational whitewater releases, flows have exceeded station discharge capabilities and spill gates are in use. As of 6 p.m. Tuesd...

Greenfield resident gets national recognition for trout study Greenfield resident Kevin Kaminski was recently named a “Spirit of TU” award winner by the national nonprofit Trout Unlimited for his work in an ongoing two-year investigation on the movement of 30 brown trout in the Deerfield River. Kaminski attached a mobile receiver system to his vehicle, driving the 8.5-mile test area and recording the positions of the fish. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Greenfield resident Kevin Kaminski was recently na...