Pleasant Valley is fishing very well right now and will continue to do so until full time power generation begins in the future. The lake level is way up from this winter and tubing near the launch ramp and dam will be your best options when the turbines begin turning.

The gorge is going to be one of the best options this spring because of the consistent flows with no influence from run-off along its rocky banks. It requires some legwork to get into the better areas here. The numbers of wild browns are plentiful, although they are on the small side. Have a selection of mayfly and caddis fly adult imitations #14-18, as well as some yellow stone fly look-a-likes #14-16. Drop a bead head nymph a couple feet below the dry for deeper pools & runs. I find it crucial to fish from a downstream approach-casting up and working further with each presentation here. The fish are spooky and conventional approaches will not get it done in most instances. Break out those 2-4wts in this area.