It’s supposed to be 7 to 10 degrees this weekend - take advantage of the mild weather to get out and fish!  

Try fishing the San Juan Worm with a small beadhead nymph like a copper john, evil weevil, or prince trailing behind it. Midges are coming off in the middle to later part of the day so be sure to watch for surface activity. If you want to throw a streamer try a black and white or olive and white clouser.

The Bow is in great condition. Try adult stonefly patterns like the Skid Bitch or Fat Albert in the early part of the day. Good reports on hopper/dropper combinations with flies like the Evil Weevil, Lightning Bug, or any size 16 tungsten beadhead fly fished 18 to 24″ below the hopper. Clouser minnows and other small streamers like the Geek and Gartside leeches are also fishing well. Small dry fly opportunities include mid-day trico hatches and evening caddis.

 Mountain streams - Green Drakes, PMD’s, and terrestrials are all proving successful.

The Bow River is in good fishing condition with fish being landed on small streamers and large stonefly patterns.  Anglers who are prepared to practice versatility throughout the day will experience the best the Bow has to offer. Don’t be afraid to go deep with the ever-consistent San Juan Worm fished in conjunction with small nymphs like Copper John’s, Evil Weevils, or Hare’s Ears.

The Bow is coming in to shape. Visibility today was reasonable despite yesterday morning’s rain - 18″ along the banks. Recommended fishing methods include streamer fishing hard to the bank and nymphing. Flies of choice include Conehead Rubber Bugger, San Juan Worm, stonefly nymphs, and small nymph patterns such as the evil weevil, prince nymph, and copper johns. Some reports of hatches including larger PMD’s and Yellow Sally stoneflies. 

Reports of good fishing all the way to MacKinnon’s Flats including below the Highwood.

The Bow is running high and dirty because of the recent rains. If you decide to go out,  fish the banks and quieter water with streamers and large nymphs such as San Juan Worms, stoneflies, and leeches.

Exercise caution while wading because banks can be unstable and gravel bars will have shifted.