Flow
78 cfs
Water Temp
51°F · Prime temp
Trend
Steady
Observed
6d ago
Hatch Status
Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis) size 20-24 with heavy activity 12 PM - 4 PM
Conditions
Crystal-clear spring-creek water with textbook fall conditions. As of October 12, flows were holding steady at 78 CFS with water temperature at 51°F. An all-day rain event will suppress light and extend the hatch window earlier than usual, making fish less leader-shy in overcast conditions. Expect heavy Blue-Winged Olive activity from noon to 4 PM in sizes 20-24, with moderate midge action from 10 AM to 3 PM and light Mahogany Dun from 1 PM to 3 PM. Consider drifting Parachute Blue Wing Olives, Juju Baetis Tungsten, or Barr's Flashback Emergers in #22, or work small midge patterns like Black Zebra Midges in #20.
Gauges
Techniques
- Euro-nymph or tight-line nymph the deeper weed channels and undercut banks with midge and Baetis nymphs 8 AM - 11 AM before the hatch fires
- Switch to emergers and dry flies as BWOs begin to pop under the cloud cover 11 AM - 4 PM in flat spring-creek sections
- Target slower pools and tailouts with small midge patterns in the film 4 PM - dusk as light fades
Recommended flies
Parachute Blue Wing Olive #22Juju Baetis Tungsten #22Barr's Flashback Emerger BWO #22Lil Bit Craven Dark Olive #22BWO WD-40 #22Olsen's Quilldigon Olive #22-24Olsen's Peacock Blowtorch #22-24Black Zebra Midge #20Roza's World Spain Perdigon #20Egan's CDC Rainbow Warrior #22Olsen's Hare's Ear Blowtorch #20