Flow
285 cfs
Trend
Steady
Observed
53d ago
Hatch Status
Ants present
Conditions
Summer heat has slowed the bite, though the usual terrestrial and aquatic insects, hoppers, ants, beetles, caddis, golden stones, small stoneflies, PMDs, and blue wing olives, remain active. As of August 26, flows held steady at 285 cfs, well below seasonal normal but stable. Look for fish along current breaks and shaded banks. Cooler weather in the forecast should improve conditions, so consider heavier attractors like Stimulators and Chubby Chernobyl when working edges, then switch to smaller offerings like Red Quill Emergers and Blue Wing Olive Parashots when you spot selective feeders.
Gauges
Techniques
- Fish mornings
- Use Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer in sizes 8-12
- Use Blue Wing Olive Parachute in sizes 14-18
- Use Chubby Chernobyl in sizes 8-14
- Use Red Quill Emerger in sizes 12-14
- Use Rubber Leg Stone Fly in sizes 10-14
- Use Stimulator in sizes 8-16 with olive or orange colors
- Use Tunghead Hot Spot Pheasant Tail Jig in sizes 14-18
- Get out early if you have to fish
Recommended flies
Red Quill EmergerStimulatorBlue Wing Olive ParachuteTunghead Hot Spot Pheasant Tail JigTH Duracell JigBead Head Woolly Bugger StreamerComplex Twist BuggerRubber Leg Stone FlyChubby ChernobylSquirmy Worm