Gunpowder River Stream Report

High water means it’s time to bust out the heavy gear. The water is currently flowing at 322cfs and dropping. Water temp during the day reaches 48 degrees. Streamers have been the most productive style of fishing these last few days. Olive and black streamers have been working best with the occasional take on white. Patterns like the Complex twist bugger in black, Black Zonker, Hare Sculpin, and Olive and Black Wooly Buggers. Stripping the fly at a faster rate have produced the best results. Other methods like nymphing and dries have been productive. Fishing a double nymph indicator rig has proved results. Just make sure not to leave home without your split shot. Any Mayfly or caddis nymph has been producing along with the occasional stone fly. Make sure to stop in the shop to stock up on flies and gear. Try and stay in the upper sections of the river as for the lower river is very high and muddy, but that should clear up within the next few days. Come on in to check out our New Fishpond Inventory and Patagonia wading staffs.