Water Conditions: Fair-Good

Flows are at 98 cfs as of 2/17

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Fair-Good

With much colder temperatures expected Tuesday/Wednesday the time to fish is now..Midges are around all day but afternoons have been better and the BWO hatch appears to be picking back up, there are even a few caddis showing up. The BWO hatches are starting between 12 and 1. Timing of the hatches is still inconsistent, and it can vary quite a bit, not only day to day but also a couple of bends away. Surface activity is definitely picking up especially in the backwaters and along current seams but nymphing has been more consistent. For whatever reason the fish seem to be moving around so do not spend too much time on a given spot and key on the riffles and drop offs. Those nice deep holes are pretty much empty except for the big backwaters, the fish seem to be holding there and feeding on midges. It's not just the water temperature that dictates fish activity.Stability of the water temperatures is critical, once the water temperature stabilizes for a week or so the fish will become active again even if it's only for an hour or two.

So far, the water has remained clear but keep in mind that after rain or snow melt the river can be dirty below the Petroglyph parking (#9) from Horton Creek. If you're down below and it's dirty just move upstream until you find clean water. The old winter rule applies again, the colder the night before the further upstream you should start.

Recommended Flies

DRIES: Extended Body BWO #18-22 | Hi-Vis BWO #18-22 | Stillborn Midge #20-22  | Giffith's Gnat #22-24 |CDC Transition midge #20-22

NYMPH:  Pheasant Tail #14-18 | Hares Ear #14-18 | Zebra Midge #18-22 | Olive Hot Spot Jig #18  | Bottom Roller Phsyco Rhyco #10-14 | Juju Baetis #18-22 | Pearl & Orange #16 | Tungsten Olive Mic Drop #16-18 | TB Millers +1 Lt #16-18  | Gold Bead Epoxy Stone #8-10

STREAMERS: Wooly Bugger Olive & Black #10-12 | Mini Sculpin Olive & Black #10-12