Current Conditions Summary
Still double peak flows currently happening. Highs at 2800cfs with lows at 2100cfs and 1800cfs. Pseudo’s (20-24) and Tricos (22) are the main hatch bugs currently. But thankfully theres still fish willing to eat terrestials. Try smaller ants, crickets and beetles. In case of emergency dont be afraid to still thow out some big foam such as a sz8 Chubby Chernobyl. On the nymph side scuds/sow bugs and midges continue to do well just keep fishing smaller sizes. Not a bad idea to start throwing streamers especially duing low light/cloudy days.
- Discharge: Double peak between 1800cfs and 2800cfs
- Clarity: Crystal clear Section A, Red Creek has been going when the thuderstorms reach it.
- Water Temp: Between 58°F and 59°F.
- Outlook: Flow schedule can and probably will change.
Weather & Timing
- Best Window: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
- Weather: Highs in the High-70s, lows dipping into the low-50s.
- Strategy: Fishing has been good at no matter the flow. Nymphing and streamers have been good during the periods of flow raising and dropping. Dry fly has been good all day but best during the low flow periods.
Hatches & Bug Activity
- Tricos: Sporadic throughout the day and more prolific in the evenings.
- Psuedos: Sporadic as well occurring currently mid morning through mid afternoon.
- Scuds/Sow Bugs: A constant food source in the moss beds, especially in Section A.
Recommended Flies
Nymphs (Sub-surface)
- Scuds/Sows: #18-22 (Olive, Grey, Tan, Rainbow) .
- Midges: #18-22 (Black and Copper Zebra, Bling Midge).
- Psuedos: #18-20 (Black back Barr Emerger)
Dries (Surface)
- Tricos: #20-24 (Chubby Trico, Black midge patters also work).
- Psuedos: #20-22 (Comparadun olive/gray, Low water Baetis, Mother Shucker).
- Ants/Beetles/Crickets: #14-18 (Bionic Ant, Flying Ant, Spruce Beetle, Para Cricket)
- Big Terrestials: #8-12 (Chubby Chernyobyl, Foam PMX, Water Walker)
Streamers
- Articulated Patterns: (Goldie, Dungeon, Circus Peanut)
- Woolly Buggers: #6-10 (Black, Olive, gold)