Stream Report 10/10/2023

Forecast: 58℉, 12 mph gusty wind, partly cloudy, 48% humidity

Stream Conditions: clear/normal levels, water temp was 54℉

Insect Hatching Activity: Midge and Terrestrials

The last day of the trout season is this coming Sunday. Fall fishing has been good and like other years, the season sure goes by quickly. This year was a bit different being we experienced a lack a rain throughout much of the summer, but the remarkable Driftless spring creeks continued flowing unabated with water temperatures that we fished never exceeding 65 degrees. Todays outing didn't disappoint as it was primarily scouting combined with some very enjoyable fishing. The start was quite chilly, but toward midday it warmed up into the 50's and with it some activity with midges and hoppers. I found the trout today schooled up in pools and very eager to take scuds and nymphs. There were all age classes, nice egg laden females along with several large nicely colored fall run males brought to the net. The bite was consistent. Another stream I scouted had pools loaded with trout but surrounded by high banks, stream debris and tight tree canopy presenting the ultimate fly fishing challenge. In one of the pools it was mesmerizing watching the trout interaction much like a large natural aquarium. The season is coming to an end with the streams and trout in excellent shape. Thank you to all the true sportsmen who came and shared this wonderful trout fishing in the Driftless area with us this year. Our times together truly are the "good ole days" in the making!