Working now for Atlantic Salmonthe last 14 days

1. 01
   Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

   A highly versatile streamer that accurately mimics leeches and baitfish, consistently productive when swung or stripped slowly through deep pockets and along current breaks for both species.

   Pleasant River (Columbia Falls)from 1 report
   80%
2. 02
   Cometstreamer

   A proven attractor streamer for migratory salmon, effective in fall conditions.

   Dennys Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
3. 03
   Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadundry

   Matches the consistent fall Blue-Winged Olive hatches, appealing to selective trout.

   Dennys Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
4. 04
   Glo Bugegg

   Crucial for trout and salmon keying into eggs during fall spawning runs.

   Dennys Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
5. 05
   Pheasant Tail Nymphnymph

   A versatile nymph that imitates various active aquatic insects, highly effective during fall BWO periods.

   Dennys Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
6. 06
   Egg Sucking Leechstreamer

   Effective year-round for predatory fish, especially in fall when imitating leeches and salmon eggs.

   Dennys Riverfrom 3 reports
   80%
7. 07
   Black Ghost Streamerstreamer

   A historically effective streamer pattern for migrating salmon in New England rivers.

   Dennys Riverfrom 2 reports
   80%
8. 08
   October Caddis (Dry)dry

   Imitates the large, active October Caddis, a significant fall insect hatch.

   Dennys Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
9. 09
   Glo Bugegg

   Essential for fall, imitating salmon and trout eggs, which steelhead and salmon actively feed on during spawning runs.

   Salmon River (Lake Ontario Tributary)from 2 reports
   80%
10. 10
    Tungsten Bead Pat's Rubber Legsnymph

    A weighted stonefly nymph that is excellent for getting deep in the current, imitating large aquatic insects which are a substantial food source for steelhead and trout.

    Salmon River (Lake Ontario Tributary)from 1 report
    80%
11. 11
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    An excellent egg imitation, particularly effective during the peak salmon spawning season when steelhead and trout are feasting on loose eggs.

    Salmon River (Lake Ontario Tributary)from 2 reports
    80%
12. 12
    Bead Head Woolly Bugger (Olive)nymph

    A versatile streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, consistently effective for aggressive trout and salmon in the colder fall waters.

    Salmon River (Lake Ontario Tributary)from 1 report
    80%
13. 13
    Hot Pink Bunny Leechstreamer

    Coho salmon are notoriously aggressive towards pink patterns, and this fly effectively imitates leeches and baitfish, making it highly effective for fall coho and steelhead.

    Salmon River (Lake Ontario Tributary)from 1 report
    80%
14. 14
    White Bunny Leachdry

    Effectively imitates decaying salmon flesh and sculpins, which are vital food sources in the Salmon River as salmon complete their spawn.

    Salmon River (Lake Ontario Tributary)from 1 report
    80%
15. 15
    Cometstreamer

    A classic and highly effective streamer pattern for both steelhead and coho salmon during their fall runs in freestone rivers.

    Salmon River (Lake Ontario Tributary)from 2 reports
    80%
16. 16
    Egg Sucking Leechstreamer

    Combining the attraction of an egg and a leech, this is a deadly pattern for enticing aggressive strikes from salmon and steelhead in the fall.

    Salmon River (Lake Ontario Tributary)from 3 reports
    80%
17. 17
    Egg Sucking Leechstreamer

    Fall is prime time for salmon spawning, and these flies imitate both eggs and leeches, which are highly attractive to both Atlantic Salmon and opportunistic Brook Trout, especially in high flows.

    Pleasant River (Columbia Falls)from 3 reports
    80%
18. 18
    Isonychia Dundry

    Matches the late-season Isonychia hatch, providing dry fly opportunities for rising trout.

    Dennys Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
19. 19
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    Directly imitates salmon and trout eggs, a crucial food source in the fall, particularly effective below spawning areas for both target species.

    Pleasant River (Columbia Falls)from 2 reports
    80%
20. 20
    Black Ghost Streamerstreamer

    A historically proven streamer for Atlantic Salmon in Maine rivers during their fall run, also effective for larger Brook Trout. Its profile and movement are excellent in high water.

    Pleasant River (Columbia Falls)from 2 reports
    80%
21. 21
    Muddler Minnowstreamer

    Excellent imitation of sculpins and other baitfish, a significant food source for predatory Atlantic Salmon and Brook Trout in higher, colder fall flows.

    Pleasant River (Columbia Falls)from 1 report
    80%
22. 22
    Baetis Nymphnymph

    Even in high water, Baetis nymphs are active subsurface. Trout and salmon may key in on them in slower seams and pockets as a consistent food source.

    Pleasant River (Columbia Falls)from 1 report
    75%

Ranked by Fly Findr confidence across recommendations from the last 14 days on waters that hold Atlantic Salmon. Mentions count approved bite reports in the same window.