Lewiston, Idaho Fishing Report 07.05.18

Lochsa River (ID)

Flow 2960cfs at Lowell and dropping. Now is the time to start fishing large flies on the surface. This is a great time to do some prospecting and throw larger flies against the bank that can draw out some nice fish.  If you’re up for nymphing, fishing a dropper will really keep you busy this time of year.  Stonefly nymphs, worms, and princes all work very well. Hatches to look for are going to be; PMDs, Caddis, Yellow Sallies and there might be some Golden Stones left over.

North Fork Clearwater River (ID)

Flow 3160cfs at Canyon Ranger Station. Basically, the same as the Lochsa. The cutthroat are going to be hungry and happy. Attractor patterns and big flies will bring fish to hand. Some great flies to have in the repertoire are Humpies in red and yellow, Chubby Chernobyls in red, gold, and purple. Parachute Adams, Royal Wulffs, and Purple Hazes in larger sizes.

Grande Ronde (WA)

Flow 1710 at Troy, Oregon. I've been seeing on the social media outlets that the bass fishing on the Ronde has been pretty good as of lately. We think that you've got to find the fly you have confidence in and the fish will come to you. Topwater is the way to go this time of year. Mouse patterns, bass poppers, hoppers, and Chubby Chernobyls all work well in the mornings and evenings.  During higher sun go subsurface with crawfish patterns or a bunny leech in black or yellow.

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