Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
61°
Water Temp:
47
Driftless Flyfishing Co.'s Tip of the Week
The South Branch is open for harvest up to five trout after April 13. Please release bigger fish for the future of the fishery. Some special regs in Mystery Cave Forestville State Park
Directions open in app
Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
Driftless Fly Shop5-Day Outlook as of 5/13/24
Some Rain and warm weather have drastically improved the fishing.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/13/24
Caddis and various mayflies hatching daily
Local Species Available Open for C & R season 2022
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Rainbow
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Brown Trout
Driftless Flyfishing Co.'s Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Elk Wing Caddis | Classic | 16-20 |
Bead Head American Pheasant Tail | Classic | 12-18 |
CDC Emerging Caddis | grey | 16-14 |
Tunghead Marabou Muddler | all | 14-10 |
Baby Brown trout | classic | 12-14 |
Cone/bead head wooly bugger | black/grey | 12-14 |
Henryville Special | dark | 20-22 |
Woolly Bugger | tan | 10-12 |
Driftless Flyfishing Co.'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:
5-Weight 8' 6" Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line