The Browns are starting to stage up for their fall spawn. They are being very aggressive right not and are jousting for there right to procriate. Streamers invite a fight for any brown that is in this courtship stage. Even with cooler weather, the dry fly fishing is hanging in there. Baetis are starting to be heavier every day now. Streamers are effective as the browns are starting to get their spawn personality going. Mid day temps are expected to be in the mid 50’s. . Water temps are near perfect at 55.

Water flow: 2,825cfs

Visibility: 60 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 59 Degrees F

Water condition: Clear

Best time of day to fish: 6:00am till dark

Best stretch: Afterbay to Bighorn is the best stretch right now.

Best access point: 1st – After Bay 2nd – 3 mile 3rd – Bighorn

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

Small baetis are starting to appear
A few midges starting

“Must-have” fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Fly Name: Fly Color: Fly Size(s):
Cmo Caddis black, tan 16-18
Cdc Comparadun Dry Fly Tan 20
San Juan Worm  Red or red and tan 8-10
Blue Wing Olive Parachute  Bluewing Olive 18-20
Bluewing Olive  Olive 18-20
Adams  Grey 20
Yellow sulpher dun Yellow 20
Soft Hackle Ray Charles Pink 16-18
Soft Hackle Ray Charles grey 

Fish species: Wild Rainbow & Brown Trout

Fishing season: Year Round (Prime: April 1 – September 31)

Nearest airport: Billings Logan International Airport (BIL)

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet Size

Best fly fishing rod: 9′ 5 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: Trout WF