Flow
86 cfs
Water Temp
56°F · Prime temp
Trend
Steady
Observed
3h ago
Hatch Status
Trico size 20-24 with heavy activity, prime time 7 AM - 10 AM.
Conditions
Gin-clear water and glassy currents set up classic spring-creek conditions on Silver Creek. As of September 4, flows held steady at 86 CFS—right in the sweet spot—though afternoon wind gusts to 29 mph will push fish down midday. Focus early for Tricos and Blue-Winged Olives peaking 7–10 AM, then shift to Pale Morning Duns through midday and terrestrial ants when the wind cranks up. Consider matching the hatch with tungsten nymphs and small dries, and approach all pods from downstream on your knees to avoid spooking fish.
Gauges
Techniques
- 6:30 AM - 10 AM: Prime Trico and BWO dry-fly window before wind and sun kill surface activity; target rising fish in flat, glassy runs.
- Step down to 6X or 7X fluorocarbon and keep leader at least 12 feet long; fish are notoriously leader-shy.
- 10 AM - 12 PM: PMD hatch kicks in; switch to PMD emergers and nymphs in weed channels as surface activity tapers.
- 5:30 PM - Dusk: Evening caddis activity along weed edges; terrestrial ant patterns remain effective as wind settles and fish return to surface.
Recommended flies
Tungsten Split Case Nymph - PMD #20Stealth Link Mercer - PMD #20Parachute Adams - Blue Wing Olive #22Juju Baetis Tungsten #22Olsen's Quilldigon - Olive #22–24Bionic Ant 2.0 - Black #16Bionic Ant 2.0 - Brown #12Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan #20Olsen's Hare's Ear Blowtorch #20–22Lil Bit Craven - Dark Olive #22Barr's Flashback Emerger - BWO #22Pheasant Tail Tungsten #20
Safety
Afternoon wind gusts to 29 mph will hammer fish midday; approach all pods from downstream on your knees to avoid spooking fish with shadow and silhouette.