Access point

Upper NF-316 Accesson Slate Creek

Further upstream access into the national forest via Forest Road 316.

Bite report · week of Oct 4

01Clear skies and 51°F weather indicate comfortable fall fishing conditions.
02Expect intermittent Blue-winged Olive (BWO) hatches, especially on overcast afternoons.
03October Caddis may provide opportunities for larger dry fly takes.
04Subsurface activity remains strong with various nymphs, midges, stoneflies, and opportunistic feeding on egg patterns and baitfish.
05Focus efforts on deeper pools, slower runs, and undercut banks for holding fish.

What to tie on at Upper NF-316 Access

Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

Blue-Winged Olives are a classic fall hatch, and this low-profile dry fly effectively imitates adults for selective trout.

BWO emergers are crucial during fall hatches, and this high-visibility pattern helps spot subtle takes from trout feeding in the film.

The October Caddis is a significant late-season hatch in many western rivers, providing opportunities for aggressive dry fly takes.

Jujubaetis is a highly effective baetis nymph pattern, consistently productive for trout feeding on subsurface nymphs in fall.

Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, and this weighted nymph is excellent for enticing finicky trout in cooling water.

Large stonefly nymphs are a year-round, high-calorie food source, and this weighted pattern is excellent for getting deep in freestone creeks.

Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cold fall water, enticing strikes from larger, predatory trout.

Fall is spawning season for some fish, making egg patterns a crucial, high-protein food source for opportunistic trout.

What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.