Water Temp
56°F · Prime temp
Observed
37d ago
Hatch Status
For fall fishing, be prepared to see Pinks in September, but we'll also expect to start seeing Blue-Winged Olives, October Caddis, craneflies, and Flavs.
Conditions
The South Fork is opening up for wading as flows continue to drop into fall. Water temperature sits near 56 degrees, and you can expect multiple hatches on the same day as evenings cool. September pinks give way to Blue-Winged Olives, October Caddis, craneflies, and Flavs. Bring a range of dries and stay ready to adjust patterns as conditions shift through the season.
Gauges
Techniques
- A good selection would include size 10 and 12 orange Elk Hair Caddis for the October Caddis, a variety of cranefly patterns, Thorax Dun Flavs in sizes 14 and 16, and Comparaduns in sizes 16, 18, and 20 for the BWOs.
- If any Pinks are still hanging around, have some Thorax or Parachute Pinks in sizes 14, 16, and 18.
- If you don't find anything rising, prospecting a dry-dropper with a Pat's Rubberlegs or a small mayfly nymph has been productive.
Recommended flies
Orange Elk Hair Caddis #10-12Cranefly patternsThorax Dun Flavs #14-16Comparaduns #16-18-20Thorax Pinks #14-16-18Parachute Pinks #14-16-18Pat's RubberlegsSmall mayfly nymphs
Access
Much of the river opens for wade fishing as flows drop.