Updated October 15, 2026
    Access point

    Gull Lake Confluenceon Pigeon Creek (June Lake Loop)

    Area where the creek enters Gull Lake, attracting cruising fish.
    Pigeon Creek (June Lake Loop) reportDirections37.7400°N, 119.1100°W
    Bite report · week of Oct 4

    Cooler fall temperatures have fish seeking out deeper

    1. 01Cooler fall temperatures have fish seeking out deeper, slower water sections.
    2. 02October Caddis, Mahogany Duns, and Blue-Winged Olives are the primary insect activity to anticipate.
    3. 03Subsurface presentations with egg patterns, midges, and streamers are proving most effective.
    4. 04Short dry fly windows can occur during the warmest parts of the day, particularly on overcast afternoons.
    5. 05Focus on the confluence points with the June Lake Loop lakes for concentrated fish.

    What to tie on at Gull Lake Confluence

    Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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    Travis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emerger

    #18#20#22

    BWO emergers are crucial during fall hatches, and this high-visibility pattern helps spot subtle takes as trout key in on vulnerable insects in the film.

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    Blood Dot Egg

    #10#12#14

    Fall is prime egg season for trout, as they opportunistically feed on eggs from spawning fish, providing a high-protein food source.

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    October Caddis (Dry)

    #6#8#10

    October Caddis are known for a significant fall hatch in many western rivers, providing a large meal for trout during this time.

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    Woolly Bugger (Black)

    #4#6#8

    A versatile, year-round streamer that imitates leeches and sculpins, effective for enticing aggressive strikes from larger trout in cooler fall waters.

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    Mahogany Dun

    #14#16#18

    Mahogany Duns (Paraleptophlebia) are active in late summer and fall, offering good dry fly opportunities for trout.

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    Zebra Midge

    #18#20#22#24

    Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, and are particularly important as temperatures drop in the fall.

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    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun (BWO)

    #18#20#22

    Blue-Winged Olives hatch actively in the fall, especially on overcast days, making this a reliable dry fly for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.

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    Sinking Pond Smelt

    #14#16

    Trout actively feed on pond smelt subsurface in the fall as water temperatures drop, making this a key baitfish imitation.

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