2025 Season Recap
The 2025 season on the Battenkill was dynamic, challenging, and deeply rewarding. In many ways, it was a reminder of exactly why this river continues to teach us year after year.
Spring arrived with heavy rain and sustained high water. Flows were up, conditions were demanding, and the river asked more of us from the very beginning. We adjusted, slowed down, found the soft water, and learned the Battenkill again under high cfs. Those early days reinforced an important truth: the river always provides if you listen closely enough.
Then came the long summer and the drought. Low water stretched on for months, calling for careful movement, quiet feet, and thoughtful presentations. We learned to be ninjas in the water, a skill that serves you well on the Battenkill in any season. The river sharpened our awareness and rewarded patience.
Fall arrived in spectacular fashion. Color returned to the valley, and so did the fishing. Blue Winged Olives brought moments of classic Battenkill magic, the kind that stops you mid-cast and reminds you how fortunate you are to be standing where you are.
The Battenkill never disappoints. It challenges us, humbles us, and reminds us that no two days are ever the same. Each step into the river feels like returning to the drawing board, and that is exactly what makes this place and this sport so special.
The river asks you to be present. Fully present. Whether it is a kingfisher blasting upstream, a subtle rise caught out of the corner of your eye, or the simple rhythm of water moving through the valley, these are the moments that matter. These are the moments we believe everyone is ultimately searching for.
We are deeply grateful to have shared so many days on the water with you throughout the 2025 season. Thank you for trusting us, fishing alongside us, and becoming part of this story.
We look forward to seeing you again in 2026.
