Flow
268 cfs
Trend
Steady
Observed
2d ago
Hatch Status
Mahogany duns, blue-wing olives, October caddis, small fall tan caddis, midges, spruce moths. Mahogany duns, BWOs and midges are three most common
Conditions
The Coeur d'Alene is running 268 cfs at Cataldo, well below normal and holding steady. Water temperature sits in the low to mid 40s. Mahogany duns, blue-wing olives, and midges are your most reliable fall hatches, with October caddis and small tan caddis also on the water. Fish October Caddis Chubby Chernobyl and Tungsten droppers to match the nymphs, backed up by sculpins in tan, olive, and black for attractors.
Gauges
Techniques
- Tan Kamikaze Sculpins, olive and black sculpins working well. Slider Buggers, Chicago Overcoats and Sparkle Minnows are other great streamers
- Start day with October Caddis Chubby Chernobyl and smaller tungsten dropper to search before hatches start
- Streamer fishing consistent throughout fall with mid-size to smaller options sizes #4-6 preferred
- Heavy fly and floating line sufficient for low water conditions instead of sink-tips
- Tandem nymph setup with two smaller options matching current hatches
- Streamers work well pre-hatch option
Recommended flies
October Caddis Chubby ChernobylTungsten droppersTan Kamikaze SculpinsOlive and black sculpinsSlider BuggersChicago OvercoatsSparkle Minnows