Due to the very hot summer we had an unusually large algae bloom in the Lake (Reservoir) above the Dam and in the River. This made sub-surface fishing difficult. However, the persistent anglers did extremely well. Caddis continued until the end of September as well as the Tricos, Hoppers, Ants, and other Terrestrials. Around the end of September the lake "turned over" which discolors the water and also adds moss and grasses to the river system. This frustrated most anglers, but some still managed to find bare gravel and areas where the moss was not as heavy (target-slot fishing). Gradually, near the end of October the river started to clear. There was a Pseudocloen hatch during October, size 20-22. Parachute Adams in size 20 worked well also.

Fall Streamer fishing is at it’s best. I fished November 2nd with a friend and we landed 6 fish over 20 inches and several 16-19 inches. Fall Baetis are hatching in the afternoon Size 20-22 as well as Midges. Nymphing continues to work and will continue all winter with Sow Bugs, Scuds, and San Juan Worms. The streamers we are using are JJ Specials (yellow-brown) and black-silver combinations working well. Small Black Wooly Buggers (leeches) have also proved very successful.