Access point

Renegade Campground Areaon Upper Strawberry River

Public access near the campground allows for wading and exploring various runs.

Upper Strawberry River report Directions40.2250°N, 111.0450°W

Bite report · week of Oct 4

What's working on Upper Strawberry River

01Crisp fall weather with clear skies and daytime temperatures around 50°F.
02Potential for active Blue-Winged Olive and Midge hatches, especially on overcast days.
03Larger trout may be aggressive and willing to chase streamers, particularly as water temperatures cool.
04Egg patterns are highly relevant as some trout species prepare for or are in the midst of spawning.
05Subsurface nymphing remains a consistent producer, mimicking a variety of aquatic insects.

What to tie on at Renegade Campground Area

Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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Woolly Bugger (Olive)

#4#6#8

A versatile streamer imitating leeches and baitfish, excellent for enticing aggressive strikes from larger trout in cooler fall waters.

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PMD (Pale Morning Duns)

#16#18

Pale Morning Duns can have late-season hatches into the fall, offering selective trout a consistent dry fly meal.

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October Caddis (Dry)

#6#8#10

October Caddis hatches are a significant fall event on many freestone rivers, providing opportunities for aggressive surface takes.

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Zebra Midge

#18#20#22#24

Midges are a primary and consistent food source for trout year-round, and remain highly active in fall as water temperatures cool. This weighted nymph gets into the strike zone.

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