General Fishing Report July 31, 2022
Hello out there! Despite the heat and general lack of consistent rain, the local trout fishing has been ok. As long as you keep in mind a few things: take the water temperature consistently, especially as the day progresses. Brook Trout streams are typically cooler, but you should still be taking temps up high in the watershed. Time of day you are out is going to make or break your trout experience right now. The best fishing is happening from first light through the next few hours. With the low, clear water, any amount of sun is going to affect the trout. If you happen to catch a cloudy day, or near a thunderstorm, fishing should be better, even for Brookies. Obviously, staying safe around any storms should be your top priority. As is typical this time of year, and especially with water conditions, fly selection has seen us using smaller and less flashy nymphs (think #16-18) and usually of some type of mayfly nymph. Because these nymphs are typically slender, our imitations match that and usually achieve a better sink rate than bulkier offerings. Smaller dries for Brookies seem to be getting more looks. One tip if you are...
