West Shore Accesson Mill Meadow Reservoir
What's working on Mill Meadow Reservoir
- 01Clear fall conditions with stable flows on Mill Meadow Reservoir.
- 02Strong subsurface activity expected from midges and mysis shrimp.
- 03Opportunistic feeding on eggs by trout and char.
- 04Potential for intermittent BWO and PMD hatches on overcast days.
- 05Focus on submerged structures, drop-offs, and weed lines.
What to tie on at West Shore Access
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Mysis Shrimp
Mysis shrimp are a consistent and important food source for trout and other species in large reservoirs like Mill Meadow year-round. Fishing this pattern dead drift near the bottom is highly effective in fall.
Buy at AmazonBalanced Leech
Leeches are a staple forage for predatory fish in stillwaters. This pattern, particularly in black, is highly effective in fall, mimicking sluggish leeches, which are readily preyed upon by trout and char.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A classic and versatile streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger effectively imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for predatory trout and char in the cooler fall waters of Mill Meadow.
Chironomid Pupa
Chironomids (midges) are a primary food source in stillwaters year-round. This pupa pattern, especially in black, effectively mimics the abundant midge pupae that trout and other species will be actively feeding on subsurface in Mill Meadow Reservoir.
Buy at AmazonGlo Bug
Fall is the egg-laying season for various trout and char species. Trout in Mill Meadow Reservoir will key in on egg patterns, with orange being a particularly effective color choice.
Buy at AmazonBlue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadun
Fall brings intermittent Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches, especially on overcast days. This low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults on the surface.
Buy at AmazonPMD (Pale Morning Duns)
Pale Morning Duns are actively hatching in fall, providing a key food source for opportunistic feeders. This dry fly will be effective for rising trout in Mill Meadow Reservoir.
Scud
Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent food source in reservoirs, especially in areas with aquatic vegetation. A pink or orange Scud can be very effective in fall.
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