Salmon River State Park / Bunker Hillon Salmon River
What's working on Salmon River
- 01Crisp fall conditions with clear skies and cool temperatures on the Salmon River.
- 02Blue-Winged Olives, midges, and October Caddis are active or expected to emerge.
- 03Egg patterns are crucial after fall stocking events.
- 04Focus on deeper pools and slower runs.
- 05Use sufficient weight to get flies deep, and employ slow retrieves for streamers in colder water.
What to tie on at Salmon River State Park / Bunker Hill
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Hendrickson
Hendricksons are a key early spring mayfly hatch, providing active dry fly opportunities in the afternoon.
Buy at AmazonCopper John
A versatile attractor nymph effective year-round in faster water, ideal for getting deep to actively feeding trout.
Buy at AmazonHendrickson Nymph
Hendrickson nymphs are active subsurface before the hatch, a primary food source for trout in early spring.
Black Woolly Bugger
A slow-stripped or dead-drifted black streamer imitates leeches and sculpins, effective for enticing aggressive trout in colder spring water.
Elk Hair Caddis
Caddisflies are actively emerging in late spring, making this a crucial dry fly pattern for rising fish.
Buy at AmazonShad Dart
American Shad begin their spring migration upriver, and small, bright attractor flies are highly effective for these aggressive, schooling fish.
Soft Hackle Wet (Partridge & Orange)
This wet fly effectively imitates emerging caddis pupae, which are active in spring and can be swung through riffles.
Buy at AmazonFlashback Pheasant Tail Nymph
An excellent general searching nymph, mimicking various active mayfly nymphs, including early spring BWOs.
Hare's Ear Nymph
A versatile nymph pattern that imitates a wide range of aquatic insects, effective year-round in freestone streams.
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What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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