Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
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Three Rivers Ranch's Tip of the Week
Flows are sitting at 150 cfs. Fishing has remained consistent, although we are seeing very subtle takes on nymphs so size down the indicator and set on everything! Midges, BWOS, PMDs, and terrestrials are the go-tos at the moment. Flows dropping soon. Plan to fish elsewhere mid October-March. Call our Boise Fly Shop at (208) 939-6065 to find out the latest info on the Owyhee River and to Book a Guided Trip.
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Three Rivers Ranch5-Day Outlook as of 9/29/23
Midges and BWOs are still the bulk of the hatches. PMDs and caddis are providing some good afternoon fishing but are still spotty on where/when they will show. Flows are expected to drop Oct. 15th. Browns are slowly starting to stage for the spawn. Wade cautiously. Once flows drop, plan on fishing elsewhere until the spring when the fish are fuly recovered and the eggs on redds have hatched well into Feburary.
Techniques & Tips as of 9/29/23
9' 4x, 5x, 6x leaders and tippets. Smaller indicators will make for better presentations to spooky fish on sunny days. Nymphs will find fish all day but you will have dry fly opportunities if you are looking for them.
Local Species Available Year Round
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Brown trout
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Rainbow trout
Three Rivers Ranch's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Sparkle Dun | BWO/PMD | 16-18 |
Griffith's Gnat | N/A | 14-22 |
Rusty Spinner | N/A | 16-18 |
Higa's S.O.S. | Black | 16-20 |
Morrish Hopper | Tan | 6-12 |
Zebra Midge | Black/Red | 16-22 |
Rojo Midge | Black/Brown | 18-22 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | black, rust, olive | 2-10 |
Split Case PMD Nymph | Brown | 16-22 |
Woolley Bugger | Olive | 10 |
Three Rivers Ranch'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 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Coldwater Intermediate