The long and hot summer remains with us making for some challenging trout fishing conditions on the local rivers. The water is low and clear and the fish are pretty well aware of what we are trying to do after fishing them hard for a few months. The best fishing tends to be whenever it isn’t too bright out – mornings, evenings and the rare, cloudy day.
Hatches of Tricos are winding down but continue to offer some match-the-hatch dry fly opportunities mid-morning followed up by some terrestrial fishing throughout the day. Small streamers fished on floating lines as well as “twitch flies” are working too when fished subsurface.
Lake fishing remains good for bluegill as beginners learn how to fly fish and are ideal for those with experience looking to catch some largemouth bass. Weed growth – including lily pads – are fully grown and when fished near drops the fishing can be a lot of fun. Poppers, divers, sliders – all top water and just sub-surface presentations brings back memories of dog-days of summer and fishing lakes as a kid.
Good luck,
Ted
Trout – Trico Hatches and Terrestrial fishing continues – it’s the perfect way to start the day on the river!
Stillwater- Bluegill and Bass fishing remains a favorite for beginners and experienced anglers through August.
Fall Steelhead – It’s Summer which means it’s time to think about getting your Fall dates. Oct. thru Dec.