Salamonie River State Forest Accesson Salamonie River
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Focus on imitating baitfish
- 01Focus on imitating baitfish, crayfish, and leeches as water cools.
- 02Deep sections below the dam for Walleye.
- 03Coves, wooded inlets, and submerged structures in Salamonie Lake are key.
- 04Slow, deliberate retrieves are crucial for lethargic fish.
What to tie on at Salamonie River State Forest Access
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Woolly Bugger (Black)
A versatile year-round pattern, especially effective for predatory fish like Walleye in warming, stained spring waters.
Perch Pattern
Walleye are voracious predators of juvenile perch, making this streamer a prime choice in early spring when perch fry are present.
Clouser Minnow (Trout)
An excellent baitfish imitation that Walleye actively pursue. Its weighted eyes help it get down to depth in current.
Crappie Jig Fly
These patterns are excellent for Walleye holding near submerged structure during their spring activity.
Buy at AmazonSan Juan Worm
Extremely effective after rainfall, mimicking natural aquatic worms dislodged by runoff, a common occurrence with current conditions.
Buy at AmazonZonker
An effective baitfish imitation that excels in off-color water, making it ideal for the current rainy conditions.
Buy at AmazonSquirmy Wormy
Another top producer in post-rain conditions, providing a tempting, natural presentation for opportunistic Walleye.
Buy at AmazonPine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cold water, enticing strikes from lethargic Walleye in early spring.
Flashback Hare's Ear
A reliable general mayfly nymph that works well in off-color or deeper water, targeting Walleye feeding subsurface.
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What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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