Louis Lake Areaon Popo Agie River
Expect active Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches
- 01Expect active Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches, particularly on overcast afternoons, providing dry fly opportunities.
- 02October Caddis are anticipated to be active, representing a significant food source for rising trout.
- 03Subsurface presentations with egg patterns and streamers will be highly effective for brown trout preparing to spawn.
- 04Midges remain a consistent food source year-round; their nymphs and pupae are always a reliable option in cooling waters.
- 05Focus on deeper pools, undercut banks, and slower runs, especially in the Little Popo Agie River's public fishing areas.
What to tie on at Louis Lake Area
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Zebra Midge
Consistent year-round food source, effective in cold early spring water.
Buy at AmazonFlashback Pheasant Tail
Excellent general searching nymph for various mayfly nymphs, including active BWOs in early spring.
Jujubaetis
One of the best Baetis nymph imitations, crucial for active early spring Baetis activity.
Buy at AmazonLittle Black Stonefly nymph
Early spring stonefly nymphs are a significant food source for trout.
San Juan Worm
Effective after runoff, which is likely with recent snowfall and melting in spring.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
Reliable year-round streamer, effective for imitating leeches and baitfish in colder spring flows.
Mother's Day Caddis
The prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is expected in late April through May, providing a dry fly opportunity.
BWO Comparadun
Crucial for early spring Blue-Winged Olive hatches, especially on overcast days.
Isonychia Dun
Isonychia are actively hatching now on freestone rivers, making this a prime pattern for rising trout during the summer bug blitz.
Wyoming season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.