Flow
4,140 cfs ↑
Trend
Rising
Observed
14d ago
Conditions
Flows continue to recede, exposing gravel bars and making wade access practical. As of October 5, the river is running around 4,140 cfs near Irwin with clear water and stable weather in the forecast. Fish are holding tight to cutbanks and seam edges, so approach from downstream and avoid spooking them in shallow water. Mahogany duns, Blue-Winged Olives, midges, and caddis are all on the water, giving you flexibility with dry or nymph tactics depending on the time of day.
Gauges
Techniques
- Try some small beadheads, small rubber-legs, and streamer fishing
- Bionic Ant 2.0 Black #16 working
- Black Zebra Midge #20 working
- Juju Baetis Tungsten #22 working
- Olsen's Hare's Ear Blowtorch Barbless #20-28 working
- Parachute Blue Wing Olive #22 working
- Streamer fishing or fishing a nymph has been the ticket for the most part
Recommended flies
Small beadheadsSmall rubber-legsStreamersParachute Blue Wing Olive #22Juju Baetis Tungsten #22Black Zebra Midge #20Olsen's Hare's Ear Blowtorch #20-28Bionic Ant 2.0 #16-12Corn-fed Caddis CDC Tan #20Egan's Frenchie #12Coffey's CH Sparkle Minnow Sculpin #6Sculpzilla Olive #4
Access
Falling water is finally making walk and wade options practical. Approach from downstream to avoid spooking fish concentrated along cutbanks and seam edges.