Current CFS.
- The Grey Reef is at 500 CFS.
- The Miracle Mile is at 1830 CFS
- Fremont Canyon is at 75 CFS
Fishing has been good and the fish have been feeding more heavily on bugs. Eggs are still working, but midges and BWOs are starting to outproduce them.
Just a reminder, the Redds from cable to cable on the Grey Reef stretch are closed to fishing April 1st until April 31st due to the spawn.
Nymphing:
Mayhem midges, RS2s and BWO nymphs have been fishing very well, and fish are still readily taking egg patterns and beads.
Recommended Flies:
- Midges (Pal, MacGruber, Mayhem) #18-20
- RS2 #18-20 (chocolate, gray)
- Jujubee Midge #18-20
- Trout Beads (chartreuse, butterscotch, orange)
- Egg Patterns
- Rock Worm #14-18
- San Juan Worm
- Flashback Scud orange, olive, grey #12-14
- Split Case BWO #16-20
- Barr’s BWO emerger #16-20
Streamer Fishing:
Streamer fishing has been slow, but those who are putting in the time have caught some nice fish.
Recommended Streamers:
- Rusty Trombone #4-8
- Articulated Goldie #4
- Articulated Ditch Witch Tan
- Bob’s Silver Bugger
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