Rhode Island Fishing Report – January 21, 2021 Trout and and holdover stripers in Connecticut are the best bet for the upcoming days of cold weather. Cory, with the Frances Fleet, says they have not been out recently because of the windy conditions. However, they did well last week, with 5-to-10 pound cod coming over the rail. Cory says diamond jigs and clams are working best. The Frances Fleet will resume their fishing trips when there is a break in the weather. Connecticut Fishing Report Evan, at Black Hall Outfitters in Old Lyme, says the fishing in Connecticut remains consistent across the board. Freshwater fishing in the northern part of the state is dependent on ice. Evan says live bait and jigs are working well for trout and bass. Where there is open water, blade baits and small swimbaits are good choices. The temperatures for much of the upcoming week will be below freezing and much of the water will shift to ice. On the saltwater side of things, the Housatonic River continues to fish well for anglers using Lunker City Slug-Gos and fluke style soft plastics on 3/8-ounce jigheads. Nighttime is producing larger fish, but there are anglers who are doing well during the day too. Trout fishing in the rivers isn’t too bad either – the Farmington is consistently delivering rainbows and browns. Matt Stone of Black Hall Outfitters recently caught quite a few fish using egg sacs and spoons at the Farmington. Also, a reminder, the shop in Westbrook remains closed until further notice. If you are interested in making a purchase, head to BHO online and select in-store pick-up.