Inlet Stream Mouthon Lost Creek Reservoir
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- 01Clear, crisp fall conditions at 57°F with minimal wind.
- 02Subsurface presentations are key due to minimal active hatches.
- 03Kokanee spawning means egg patterns will be highly effective for trout and splake.
- 04Midge pupae, larvae, and Mysis shrimp are consistent, year-round food sources.
- 05Target deeper sections (30-45 feet) and areas with aquatic vegetation for feeding fish.
- 06Employ slow, deliberate retrieves or dead-drifts to entice less active fish in cooling waters.
What to tie on at Inlet Stream Mouth
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Glo Bug (Orange)
Resident trout and char, including recently stocked Rainbow Trout, remain keyed into egg patterns year-round, particularly with the spring spawn and recent releases.
Micro Egg
With 15,000 legal-size and 800 trophy rainbow trout recently stocked, egg patterns like this are highly effective for resident and newly introduced trout keyed into fish eggs.
Buy at AmazonJuJu Chironomid
Chironomid pupae are a primary food source for stillwater fish. This pattern is particularly effective for Kokanee in lakes during spring.
Buy at AmazonBalanced Leech (Black)
Leeches are a staple forage for predatory fish in stillwaters. This pattern mimics sluggish leeches, highly effective for Splake, Kokanee, and trout in cold lake water.
Damsel Nymph (Olive)
Damselfly nymphs become active in late spring, migrating towards shore to hatch. This pattern is effective when stripped slowly along weed beds for Cutthroat Trout and Splake.
Woolly Bugger (Black/Olive)
A versatile streamer, effective for enticing aggressive strikes from trout, splake, and kokanee, imitating leeches and baitfish active in colder spring waters.
Scud
Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent year-round food source in lakes with aquatic vegetation, making them effective in summer at Lost Creek Reservoir.
Elk Hair Caddis
Caddisflies are active from late spring through fall, making this a reliable dry fly choice for rising Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout during summer hatches.
Buy at AmazonDamsel Nymph (Olive)
Damsel nymphs are highly active in late spring and early summer as they migrate to shore, making this pattern ideal for stripping slowly along weed beds for Splake and Cutthroat Trout.
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