Current streamflow- 1140cfs and dropping
Water temps- uppers 50s
First of all, we want to give a big shout-out to Jerald, Will and Tanner, who stuck it out on a very rainy, very muddy day on a guide trip earlier this week. Although expectations were low due to the conditions, Tanner managed a monster brown trout, and both Tanner and Will each caught bows, a brown and a native brook trout, completing not one but two slams that day! Congratulations, guys! You were absolute troopers, and we're very happy it paid off for you with a memorable trip!
Now for the current report: Due to some pretty severe rains a couple of days ago, the river is still running high but dropping fast. Today will see the river continue to drop and clear and we expect the river to be around 500cfs range by Saturday morning. This is on the high side but definitely fishable. Sunday should bring even better conditions. Focus on heavy, dark colored flies such as Pat's rubber legs and jigged buggers, wither with a tungsten bead or added split shot for weight. It will also be a good weekend to throw streamers. Tributaries will drop and clear faster than the main river, so you may find dry fly action on North, Bald, Sycamore or other tributaries.
We are getting more and more reports of cicadas on local lakes and lowland rivers and creeks, but haven't seen or heard any cicadas in the higher elevations or on local trout streams. We'll keep you posted as the Hatch progresses.