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Description
The Upper Connecticut is well known for its trout fishing, not whitewater. Most of the major drops on the river were damed up many years ago creating several lakes including First, Second, and Third Connecticut lakes and Lake Francis. Shortly downstream from the outlet to Lake Francis is a short creeky section that is seldom run. This section has several ledge drops that culminates in one larger drop right at the covered bridge takeout. Be aware that portaging and scouting is difficult because of steep banks and thickly wooded banks with many fallen spruce trees.
Before you go,youbetter take alookattheflowfrom Murphydam.
Indian Stream could be pumping while Murphy dam is only at 200 CFS
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To get to the put in take NH rt 3 to the center of Pittsburg. Take a right on NH rt 145. Travel a 1/4 mile downhill, just after the bridge over the Connecticut take a left on Cedar Stream Rd. The put in is on the left right after the turn.
To get back to the take out go back to NH rt 3 and take a left. Travel approximately 1 mile take a left on a minor road (Bacon rd.) that goes to a covered bridge that is closed to vehicle traffic but open to foot traffic.
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