Flow
851 cfs ↓
Trend
Falling
Observed
14d ago
Hatch Status
Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis) #20-22 moderate activity 11 AM - 2 PM
Conditions
Flows have fallen to 851 cfs as of September 27 and are trending lower into the off-season range. Water remains clear, though overnight showers could add color by morning, so check clarity before rigging. Midday will belong to blue-winged olives (11 AM–2 PM) and mahogany duns (12 PM–3 PM) in the #20–22 and #16–18 range; consider parachute patterns and tungsten nymphs. Afternoon brings light activity in terrestrials and grasshoppers, with midges and caddis bookending the day. If water turns off-color, focus lower flats and keep your approach tight to avoid spooking fish in the weed beds.
Gauges
Techniques
- 11 AM - 2 PM: switch to dry flies as fish begin rising in the flat, weedy meadow sections
- 7 AM - 9 AM: high-stick rubber legs and zebra midges through the deeper runs before the sun hits the water
Recommended flies
Parachute Blue Wing Olive #22Carlson's Purple Haze (Poly Wing) #18Juju Baetis Tungsten #22Top Secret Baetis #16Olsen's Pheasant Tail Nymph Doppleganger Brown Barbless #20Tungsten Pat's Rubber Legs Tan & Brown #6Bionic Hopper Tan #12Bionic Ant 2.0 Black #16Black Zebra Midge #20Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Olive #20Egan's Silver Bullet Baetis #14Guides Choice Hare's Ear #18