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http://www.fishfirst.comFishing is fair. Steelhead and trout are active in runs and tailouts as water temps stay consistent from Iron Gate to Interstate 5. Attractor beadhead nymphs, egg patterns, and rubber leg stones, are producing good numbers in runs below riffles. On cloudy, rainy day’s, look for BWO hatches going off midday. For swinging flies use herniators, skunks, and assassins with beadhead trailer on warm days when steelhead is aggressive. Be sure to dress appropriately as it will be cold until the afternoon. Wading access above the I5 bridge on the south side. Cover water to find the fish, and the best access is with a pontoon or drift boat at these flows.
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Fishing is fair. Flows have increased substantially to 3,000 cfs bringing more steelhead into the system and thinning out the crowds. Swinging popcicles, egg sucking leaches and rabbit leaches have been the most productive patterns with a spey rod. A Skagit line to match the rod will turn over heavy wet flies and a 10’ sink tip. Big bright egg patterns with heavy split shot under an indicator is popular in riffles and tailouts. Best fishing is early and late......
