Silver Creek

Outlook · Aug 12–19

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Silver Creek

Current conditions for Silver Creek · Map, access and gauges

Flow

93 cfs

Water Temp

67°F · Prime temp

Trend

Steady

Observed

7d ago

Hatch Status

Tricos and Baetis in the mornings

Conditions

Silver Creek is transitioning into late summer patterns with stable flows around 93 cfs and water temperature holding at 67°F through mid-August. Expect Tricos and Baetis in the mornings, shifting to smaller Callibaetis in the afternoons, while terrestrials like hoppers, beetles, and ants remain solid searching patterns. Small nymphs and damsels will work throughout the day. Conditions are favorable for standard tactics—consider matching whatever hatches you see or relying on terrestrials and streamers when nothing obvious is rising.

Gauges

Techniques

  • Hopper, beetle, and ant patterns important sources of food for hungry trout, especially if wind blows in afternoon

Recommended flies

Callibaetis 16 and 18TricosBaetis 20-24PMDs size 14DamselsTerrestrialsZebra Midge in black, red, or oliveSmall Pheasant TailsStreamers