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Clear water at low fall flows keeps the Lochsa fishing well if you target trout in deeper, structured water. Small mayflies and caddis may rise, but subsurface nymphs and streamers are your best bet.

Clearing fall flows have the Lochsa fishing well, with trout concentrated in deeper structure. Small nymphs and streamers outfish dry flies.

Lower water concentrates fish in deeper pockets and cover areas on the Lochsa. Fish smaller mayflies, caddis, nymphs, and small streamers with careful presentation.

The Lochsa is running typical late-September flows that are opening up pocket water and feeding runs. Caddis and mayflies are active during warmer periods.

The Lochsa is running normal September flows with fish holding in classic low-water lies. Nymphs and small streamers are your best bet now as the season cools.

The Lochsa is running typical September flows with fish holding in structure. Terrestrials work during the day, while nymphs and small streamers become increasingly effective as the month cools.

The Lochsa is running at a good early-fall level with plenty of fishable water. Cooling temperatures are shifting trout onto nymphs and small streamers.

Recent flow increases have opened productive holding water on the Lochsa. Terrestrials and small attractor dries are your go-to patterns.

Late-summer flows have settled to 427 cfs, pushing trout into pocket water and softer seams. Work Yellow Sallies, caddis, and terrestrials in low-light hours, or bounce jigs and Chubby Chernobyl in deep pockets during the day.

The Lochsa has dropped to 427 cfs and settled into late-summer low-water patterns, with trout holding tight to pocket water and riffles. Surface activity is increasing, so work small dries over softer seams and feed a jig nymph beneath.

Dropping flows are concentrating trout in pocket water and seams on the Lochsa, with Yellow Sallies and caddis active during morning and evening hours.