Current streamflow- 159cfs
Water temps- 60-70°+ depending on location
Hatches:
Yellow sallies
Golden stoneflies
Salmonflies
Tan caddis
We're starting the day off with scattered showers up in the mountains. More rain is expected this afternoon and evening, potentially exceeding 1/4" of rainfall. Air temps for the rest of the week and weekend are predicted to be highs in the 80s and lows in the mid 60s. This is great news as we are finally getting a break from the mid 90s that have persisted since June.
Water temps have been dropping with the cooler air temps but lower elevations are likely still in the potentially lethal zone above 68°F. Continue to focus on fishing the water from Green Cove upstream to the state line or the higher elevations of the tributaries (generally 2,000'+) to find safe water temps if you plan to catch and release. Play, land and release trout as quickly as possible.
Since stocking has ceased on the Tellico and Citico until Delayed Harvest this fall, you will mostly find wild trout in both of these streams with the occasional holdover trout as a bonus.
Give us a call, shoot us a message, or stop by the shop for the latest conditions. Tight lines.