STREAM REPORT 1.12.24

Current streamflow- 435cfs
Water temp- low 40s

Hatches:
Tan midges
Blue-wingled olives
Winter black stoneflies

Hot flies:
Griffith's gnats
Perdigons
Walt's worms
Pheasant tails
Egg patterns
Pat's rubber legs
Streamers

Attention: The Cherohala Skyway currently has patches of snow and ice from approx. 3,000' and up and conditions will undoubtedly deteriorate with today's cold front and rain, which translates to snow and ice in the higher elevations. North River Rd is currently covered in snow and ice. We would not recommend that anyone take North River Rd as their route to the upper Tellico River this weekend. As of now, road conditions are fine on the Wildcat/Bald River Rd detour route, but of course, this could change as rain/snow and wind moves through this afternoon.

Streamflows are on the high side after the rain earlier this week and will most likely rise with the rain we are getting today. Conditions look better for Saturday and Sunday but expect high flows over the weekend. Best flies will be heavily weighted Pat's rubber legs, Walt's worms and egg patterns.

Next week will be cold with a chance of snow early in the week. We will do our best to keep everyone informed on the latest road and river conditions.