End of July Fishing Report,

This has been an unpredictable summer. We’ve gone through hot streaks, and heavy down pours. The trout fishing after the rain has been pretty good. The big rivers are still off color, but the freestones have been dropping into great clarity and wading flows. That looks like it will change as this weekend approaches.  The extended forecast down here in the valley is calling for consecutive days in the mid to upper 80’s and even low 90’s. The overnight lows are hovering right around the 70 degree mark. If this pattern stays true I would expect many rivers to approach dangerous levels for catch and release trout fishing. Some of the more shaded and smaller streams up in the mountains could still be in play for brookie fishing. Be sure to carry and check the water temperatures regularly throughout the day. It’s not uncommon for a river to rise 3 or 4 degree in an afternoon. 

In terms of bugs summer time is hopper, ant and beetle season. After the big rain events you can expect to see some stoneflies on the rocks. We just got a big restock of flies, leaders and tippet so if you’re in the need of some gear or want to talk fishing stop on by.