Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
32
Willowfly Anglers's Tip of the Week
The Taylor River below Taylor Park reservoir, aka the C&R, is still at winter flows of 100 CFS. Fishing is best from 11am to 4pm now, during the heat of the day which will prompt sporadic baetis and midge hatches. With the low flows fish are certainly edgy and a great presentation is imperative. As always at the C&R, be courteous to other anglers on the water as this tailwater can be busy. We are all out there to have fun! At this technical tailrace: focus on a great presentation, light tippets, a long leader, and a stealthy approach to feeding fish. Downstream of the C&R in Taylor Canyon, Midges and the occasional winter stonefly are the primary hatches. The dry fly fishing is sporadic, but can still be decent on warmer afternoons. Nymphing and streamers are both solid options as we are approaching spring now. Frenchies, zebra midges, beadless pheasant tails, and eggs are all good options. Be careful in the canyon section, as most of the banks are still iced over. Keep an eye out for rainbow, cutbow and cutthroat trout redds and please avoid stepping on them if you see them. Have fun, respect and enjoy this amazing and challenging tailwater fishery!
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Water Flow Data
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Willowfly Anglers5-Day Outlook as of 3/15/24
Focus your fishing on afternoons for the best shot at hatches and feeding trout. As we are well into the coldest months of the year be sure to layer up and wade carefully. Snow is in the forecast!
Techniques & Tips as of 3/15/24
Nymphing, Streamers, and dries (if you see rising fish).
Local Species Available Year Round
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Trout
Willowfly Anglers's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head Micro Midge | Natural | 18-22 |
Bead Head Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail | Natural | 18-22 |
Bead Head Barr Emerger | Grey | 18-22 |
Micro Egg | Tan | 14-18 |
Miller's Candy Cane Shrimp | White | 18-22 |
Mole Fly | Brown | 18-24 |
Adams | Grey | 20-22 |
Tunghead Pheasant Tail Jig | Natural | 18-22 |
Miller's D-Midge | Grey | 18-22 |
Black Beauty | Black | 20-22 |
Willowfly Anglers's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
4-Weight 10' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line