Current streamflow- 542cfs (2.15ft)
Water temps- 45-50°F
The Tellico area got a decent amount of rain earlier this week and streamflows are coming down from 1200cfs, currently around 500cfs. At the current flow, the Tellico will be high but fishable. The warmer water temps will help as trout will be actively feeding and willing to move further to pick up food. Streamflows will continue to drop towards the weekend and I would expect streamflow to be between 300-400cfs by Saturday, which is plenty fishable. Pat's rubber legs, walt's worms, squirmies and weighted egg patterns would be my top choices for nymphs, fished with enough weight to punch through the extra current. It should also be a good weekend for streamers.
The temps are warm enough that the tributaries should also be fishing well. It'll be a good weekend to throw dries and droppers on Bald, North, Sycamore or the forks of Citico. You will likely see black winter stoneflies hatching this weekend. There's a good chance you'll see tan caddis and maybe even a few early March Browns.
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