Fish Report for 7-12-2024

Crowds are lighter, but hatches are becoming inconsistent with rising water temperatures

7-12-2024
The Trout Fitter Staff

Flows & Water Conditions-Fair-Good; Water temperatures reach low-70s by early afternoon

Clarity-Poor near the dam, improves downstream

CFS-237

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Fishing Report & Conditions: Fair-Good

Crowds are lighter, but hatches are becoming inconsistent with rising water temperatures – Monitor the water temperature to avoid fish fatality. Mornings are best; big lake midges up near the dam are consistent, but perch fry may take over. Slower water sections have strong Callibaetis and Damsel hatches. Light Trico hatches should improve soon. PMDs are still active mid-morning, with sporadic caddis activity throughout the day. Evenings see caddis and male Trico activity.

Flies:

  • Dries: Chernobyl OJ #6-10 | Adult Cranefly | Mimic May Light Cahill #14 | Missing Link #12-16 | Double Duck #14-18
  • Nymphs: San Juan Worm Red | CB Micro Stone #14-18 | GB FB Pheasant Tail #14-20 | HDA Fav #12-16 | Drowned Trico Spinner #18-22 || Near Dam: V-Rib Midge Claret #14 | PT Midge Pupae #12-14
  • Streamers: Try 'Em All


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