Weitas Creek Confluenceon North Fork of the Clearwater River
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
October Caddis are making a strong appearance
- 01October Caddis are making a strong appearance, providing a substantial meal for eager trout.
- 02Consistent Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are active, especially on overcast days.
- 03Mahogany Duns are also active and can draw fish to the surface.
- 04Terrestrial activity, particularly with hoppers, still holds potential on warmer afternoons.
- 05Focus on deeper runs and foam lines where emerging insects collect, and seams between faster and slower currents.
What to tie on at Weitas Creek Confluence
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
October Caddis (Dry)
Matches the prominent October Caddis hatch now active on the river, a key fall food source.
Buy at AmazonBlue-Winged Olive Comparadun (BWO)
BWOs are actively hatching in the fall, especially on overcast days, and a Comparadun is an excellent low-profile pattern for selective fish.
Mahogany Dun
Fall hatches of Mahogany Duns are underway, providing excellent dry fly opportunities for trout keying on adult mayflies.
Buy at AmazonSchroeder ess Parachute Hopper
Terrestrials like hoppers are still a significant food source in early fall along grassy banks, attracting opportunistic feeders.
Jujubaetis
An excellent Baetis nymph for subsurface feeding, perfectly matching the active BWO nymphs when trout aren't rising to dries.
Buy at AmazonFlashback Hare's Ear Nymph
A versatile nymph that imitates various active aquatic insects, effective year-round, especially when fish are feeding subsurface.
Idaho season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.