Hoppers and beetles…

The river is at a great level for wading at 115 CFS and is clear. Water temps are between 57-59F throughout the catch and release section. We’re seeing lots of caddis in the morning between 6:00 and 9:00 AM. Fireflies have been working towards dusk. Fishing has been challenging on bright days. Nymphing with smaller than usual, (#20 and smaller bead heads have made a big difference. Japanese beetles are working. We had a sixteen inch wild brown take a beetle in a deep pool last night as the mist was rolling in…fish on! Thanks to Stan for the following report: Had a pretty good …

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Elk Hair Caddis Whirlwind…

We will be open Tuesday the 4th from 10:00 AM till 4 PM. The river is at 115 CFs, and water temps are between 57 and 60 F throughout the catch and release section. 115 CFS is a great level for wading , is clear and dry fly fisherman have been having a ball with ants, beetles and caddis….We’ve had a bunch of reports from anglers today fishing Elk Hair Caddis from Bunkerhill upstream through Falls Rd to the Dam with catches from 1/2 dozen to 3 dozen fish per angler. Jeff Lewatowski led a few clients today to what we believe was the largest …

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Did someone say clear water?

Did someone say clear water? The river is still flowing at an ideal 122 Cfs and we’re stilll fielding reports of folks having banner days out there. The water throughout most of the catch and release area is shin deep to knee deep. Terrestrials like ants and beetles are working. Small elk hair and cdc caddis sized #18-22 have been producing from Masemore through Falls Rd. Masesmore downstream through York is a good bet for larger terrestrials like hoppers and Japanese Beetles. York Rd to Bluemount Rd looks like great stretch to swing streamers. All told we have 7.6 miles of fishable water that supports …

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Clear wadeable water…

Thanks to all that braved the rain today to fish locally. The Gunpowder is beautiful. Masemore Rd. access upstream through Falls is clear and still flowing in the low 100’s, that means knee deep to shin deep water throughout most of the catch and release area-.A strong report from one of our guide trips yesterday related that well over two dozen fish were hooked with a wide variety of terrestrials and nymphs.Water temps are still in the 56-58 F range. Streamers have moved quite a few fish and there is a tiny caddis in a #20-22 that the fish are eating with abandon.

Clear Water at Masemore…

I have seen it with my own eyes, 9 minutes ago I was standing on the Masemore Bridge watching over a dozen fish rising in clear water to tiny #20-22 caddis. The water temperature is 56F.Ants and beetles should work fine. While most of the surrounding area picked up 6-12″ of rain over the weekend, our gauge out back is only reading 3″. The river is shin to knee deep at Masemore and unless you are currently mopping out a basement, drop everything and make firm plans to go fishing in the next hour or two. Note: If you don’t make time for your sport, …

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Let it rain…

Yes, the river is flowing at 111CFs– a great level for wading. Numerous reports of fish caught on cinnamon and black ants have perked up a few eyebrows. Water temps in the high 50’s have made for very active fish throughout the catch and release section. Early morning nymphing should work fine provided you have a few small patterns.#16-20 bead head pheasant tails and prince nymphs have been producing.Smallish Sulphur Duns in the #16-18 range and small Rusty Spinners in the same range are great evening patterns. Lightning bugs, Japanese Beetles and small hoppers are dynamite between hatches. Note: Some of the best fishing all …

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