Strawberry Bayon Strawberry Reservoir
Kokanee Salmon are in their fall spawning phase
- 01Kokanee Salmon are in their fall spawning phase, making egg patterns exceptionally effective for all target species.
- 02Subsurface presentations are key, with Mysis Shrimp and leech patterns excelling as trout and salmon key in on protein-rich food sources in the colder water.
- 03Midge and chironomid patterns remain a consistent year-round food source, and are particularly important as other insect activity wanes with cooling temperatures.
- 04Target the deeper sections of bays and along drop-offs where fish will be congregating and foraging.
- 05A slow retrieve or dead drift with nymphs and streamers will be most productive, mimicking the lethargic movement of baitfish and invertebrates in cooler fall water.
What to tie on at Strawberry Bay
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Blood Dot Egg
Kokanee salmon are actively spawning in the fall at Strawberry Reservoir, making egg patterns highly effective for opportunistic trout and salmon feeding on loose eggs. Fish these dead-drifted near spawning areas or under an indicator.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source in stillwaters year-round. This weighted pattern gets into the strike zone for trout and salmon in cooling fall waters, imitating midge pupae and larvae.
Buy at AmazonCallibaetis Parachute
Callibaetis mayflies hatch throughout the spring and summer on stillwaters, making this a prime dry fly for targeting rising trout during afternoon emergence periods.
Buy at AmazonMysis Shrimp (White)
Mysis shrimp are a crucial and consistent year-round food source in deep reservoirs like Strawberry, making this pattern incredibly effective when fished dead drift near the bottom for kokanee and cruising trout.
Chironomid Pupa (Black)
Chironomids are a consistent and crucial food source year-round in stillwaters like Strawberry Reservoir, making this an essential subsurface pattern for trout and kokanee.
Gulper Special
This dry fly is excellent for targeting 'gulper' trout rising to Callibaetis and midge hatches on larger western lakes during the summer months, offering a clear surface target.
Mysis Shrimp
As a large reservoir, Mysis shrimp are a consistent, protein-rich food source for trout and salmon in Strawberry Reservoir. Fishing this pattern dead drift near the bottom can be highly effective for subsurface feeders, especially as water temperatures cool.
Buy at AmazonBalanced Leech (Black)
Leeches are a staple forage for predatory fish in stillwaters like Strawberry Reservoir year-round. This pattern is highly effective in colder fall waters, mimicking sluggish leeches. Fish it under an indicator or with a slow strip.
Chironomid Pupa (Black)
While listed as a dry, this pattern effectively mimics abundant midge pupae that Kokanee and various trout species actively feed on subsurface, especially as water temperatures drop in the fall. Focus on subtle takes.
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