An Indian summer is an understatement for our current
weather. Yesterday was 82 degrees in the Graeagle area, with a low of 36. Yes,
we need some rain! Fall colors have really come on in the last week, it’s
beautiful here, especially along Hwy 89 between Graeagle and Truckee.
The Middle Fork Feather River continues to fish well and the
conditions have not changed much from my last report. Water temperatures are 55
in the early morning rising to 60 degrees. Fishing pressure is light. Same
flies are bringing fish to the net, and tight line nymphing is your best option.
There has been better dry fly opportunities with more aquatics out including more
active October Caddis adults, and increasing numbers of BWOs. You’ll want to
fish during the middle of the day into the late afternoon.
Hiking far and getting into remote sections has really been
paying off. I’ve been taking my guests to areas I have not visited in 5 to 10
years. If a particular section has not been fished in a long time, expect red
hot action.
The river closes on November 15th. If we continue
to have warm weather with little precipitation, I see no reason why the river
would not fish well until the closure. With so many fisheries going off right
now, it’s tough to pick which one to fish. That’s a typical scenario in
Northern California for fall ball, so much water to cover, so little time. See
you out there on the water among the blazing Autumn glow.
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