Current streamflow- 80cfs
Water temp- mid 50s
That much needed rain has finally arrived! We've received 1.5" of rain in town and most likely more in the mountains. The stream gauge is currently reading 80cfs, up from 50cfs and is still rising. My guess is that the streamflows will tap out between 100-200cfs and drop out overnight, settling somewhere back around 80-100cfs tomorrow morning. These are prime streamflows so it should be a great weekend.
Our guide Pearson King and client who toughed out the rain today reported fantastic numbers and fish that were in a feeding frenzy with the higher flows. Trout were taking larger, bright colored nymphs and eggs which is a much appreciated break from the size 18-20s they were preferring during low water.
The river should be clear tomorrow morning and Sunday with better flows so if you've been waiting for higher water to fish the Tellico, take advantage of this weekend. It is hard to say how long a return to normal flows will last. There is a slight chance of rain Saturday morning and then a drop in temps and chances of rain next week, so hopefully the accumulative affect of this coming week will keep us at decent levels.