Wood River Confluenceon Greybull River
Current flows are at 66
- 01Current flows are at 66.0 cfs, a touch above the typical lower, clearer fall flows but still excellent for fishing.
- 02Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are the primary dry fly opportunity, especially on cloudier days.
- 03Streamer fishing for larger Brown Trout and opportunistic Yellowstone Cutthroat is highly effective in cooler water.
- 04Midge nymphs are a consistent subsurface producer, essential as water temperatures continue to drop.
- 05Terrestrial activity is winding down, but a well-presented hopper can still draw aggressive strikes from opportunistic fish.
What to tie on at Wood River Confluence
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Jujubaetis
As water temperatures drop in fall on the Greybull River, Baetis nymphs remain a primary food source. This pattern effectively imitates the active subsurface nymphs.
Buy at AmazonBlack Woolly Bugger
A go-to search pattern for aggressive trout in cold, off-color spring runoff conditions, imitating leeches and baitfish.
Flashback Hare's Ear Nymph
An excellent general searching nymph for early spring, mimicking various active mayfly nymphs, particularly as BWOs begin to emerge.
San Juan Worm
Aquatic worms are often dislodged during spring runoff, making this a highly effective pattern for opportunistic trout.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are active year-round, even in very cold water, and are a consistent food source when larger insects are scarce.
Buy at AmazonIced Out Midge Pupa
With current water temperatures around 34°F, midge pupa imitations are crucial for matching subsurface midge activity, which remains consistent in cold conditions.
Buy at AmazonPine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cold water, enticing strikes from larger, lethargic trout in early spring.
Mother's Day Caddis
The prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is expected in late April through May, making this dry fly a perfect imitation for adult caddis if fish are looking up during brief lulls in the runoff.
Elk Hair Caddis
Caddis hatches are abundant in summer on freestone rivers like the Greybull, making this a consistent producer.
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