The Mettawee Main stem and upper river

Last week and yesterday I spent time on the Mettawee. The fishing on the Main Stem river from North Rupert to North Pawlet continues to be challenging. Some spots are producing but the Mettawee really needs a good rain and some water. The last several rain storms have missed the Pawlet and Wells area. The upper Mettawee is a different story. Yesterday, we fished off of Peace Street in Dorset, Vt. We saw all three species but only caught Rainbows and Brown Trout. Peace Street is just north of Dorset on Rte. 30. Going north from town its on the right, go up the road until you see a bridge. On the left is a public access parking area for Cutler Memorial Forest. This is a beautiful 80 acres parcel open to hiking, cross-country skiing, FISHING, horseback riding, dog walking and picnicking. Just park, walk down the trail and enjoy.