Greetings from the outings desk! I hope you all are doing well and having a good summer. It's been super hot and a good reason not to have had an outing in July. August at a beautiful tailwater should be much better.

In memory of our friend and longtime TGF president, Bert Darrow, we are eager again to return to Connecticut's Farmington River. This was Bert's favorite outing. A chance to fish with 2,000 trout per mile in the middle of the summer. August fishing can be tough, but the cool 50s-60s water temperatures on the Farmington will ensure the sulfurs are plentiful. Especially this summer, we have seen enough rain that the releases will be normal and flows should be ideal.

We have reserved two houses, one that has river access and the other in nearby Barkhamstead. Between both places we have room for 7 individuals. (Please note we are short on privacy, but we will mostly be fishing). Single occupancy costs $310 for all nights (we cannot do partial stays); this includes a donation of $50 to the Conservation Fund. Food costs will be roughly $40 to $60 per person, depending on what and how much we cook. In August, the best fishing is early and late in the day. You can fish on your own schedule, but we will be making early dinners. We will also provide breakfast fixings, plus snacks and soft beverages. Lunch is on your own.

While we will not be having our Members’ Lunch this year, all are invited for dinner on Saturday. We just need you to let us know ahead of time so that we can arrange to have enough food. So even if you don’t stay with us, come for the day, fish with us and learn more about the river, then you can join us for dinner. Just let us know!

As a reminder, TGF doesn’t provide adult beverages at outing events or residences. You are welcome to bring your own; many will share their bounty with all.

If you would like to join the outing, please register here: . If you would like to join us for dinner, please respond back to me so we can get a head count!