River Reports 05/27/2010

River Reports

Here are the weekly river reports:

Breitenbush River Report – 05/27/2010

The Breitenbush is running stable right now and will be fishing great for most of the summer. Best time to fish is during the week to avoid that crowds.

Species: Rainbow Trout

Hatches: Caddis, Stonefly, Mayflies

Flies to use: Adams, Double Wing EHC, Klinkhammers, Mallard Spinners

Flow: 595 cfs
Depth: 3.79 ft
Temp: 43.5
Wading: Normal

Posted on 27 May 2010 by dcarp
 

Little North Santiam 05/27/2010

The Little North is at a great level for fishing. The temperature is coming up, but that may change with warm weather and snow melt from up high. Most Steelhead will be in the upper reaches of the river.

Species: Steelhead, Rainbow Trout

Hatches: BWO, Brown Caddis, March Brown

Flies to use: Trout – Biot BWO, Double Wing EHC. Steelhead: String Leaches, Matuka’s, Hairwings

Flow: 874 cfs
Depth: 4.82 ft
Temp: 46.4
Wading: Difficult
Clarity: Steelhead Green!

Posted on 27 May 2010 by dcarp
 

North Santiam River Report – 05/27/2010

The N Santiam is coming down some after a week of heavy flows. Spring Chinook and Summer Steelhead numbers are still looking great.

Species: Rainbow, Cutthroat, Steelhead & Spring Chinook

Hatches: Brown Caddis, Olive Caddis, Yellow Stonefly, BWO

Flies to use: Trout – Double Wing EHC, Bullet Stone, March Brown, Biot BWO. Steelhead/Salmon: Bunny Matuka, Hairwings, ESL

Flow: 4,220 cfs @ Mehama
Depth: 4.86 ft @ Mehama
Temp: 47 degrees
Clarity: Excellent
Wading: Difficult

Posted on 27 May 2010 by dcarp
 
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Tight Lines!
Dave
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