Fishing Outlook & Conditions
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.
Directions open in app
Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
Driftless Fly Shop5-Day Outlook as of 4/15/24
Warm weather has made it better.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/15/24
Streamers, nymphs deep, some small dries in the PM
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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Blue Winged Olive | Classic | 16-20 |
Bead Head American Pheasant Tail | Classic | 12-18 |
Bead Head Prince | grey | 16-14 |
Tunghead Marabou Muddler | all | 14-10 |
Baby Brown trout | classic | 12-14 |
Cone/bead head wooly bugger | black/grey | 12-14 |
Elk Wing Caddis | 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