Jordan Dam Tailraceon Coosa River (Below Jordan Dam)
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
What's working on Coosa River
- 01Midge and Baetis nymphs remain a consistent and primary food source for trout.
- 02Egg patterns can be particularly effective as trout prepare for or engage in spawning activity.
- 03Look for intermittent Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) and Pale Morning Dun (PMD) hatches, especially on overcast afternoons, for dry fly opportunities.
- 04Streamers such as Woolly Buggers, imitating leeches or baitfish, can entice aggressive strikes from larger trout as water temperatures cool.
- 05Scuds are a year-round food source in vegetated areas of the river, making them a reliable subsurface offering.
What to tie on at Jordan Dam Tailrace
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Hare's Ear Nymph
An essential nymph pattern for any trout angler, imitating a wide range of aquatic insects active subsurface throughout the year.
Buy at AmazonYellow Sally
Yellow Sally stoneflies are typically abundant along freestone streams in the summer, providing a consistent food source for trout.
Buy at AmazonClouser Minnow (Bass)
A staple for Coosa River Spotted and Striped Bass. In February, use chartreuse/white to mimic baitfish pushed through the dam. Fish it deep with a slow, erratic strip-pause retrieve.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are the most consistent food source in tailwaters like the Coosa during winter. A red or black Zebra Midge in size 18-22 is essential for Rainbow Trout and Bluegill.
Buy at AmazonHare's Ear Nymph
An essential nymph pattern year-round, imitating a wide range of aquatic insects, making it consistently effective in spring conditions.
Buy at AmazonSan Juan Worm
Effective year-round, especially after rainfall or runoff events, as aquatic worms are easily washed into the system, providing an easy meal for trout.
Buy at AmazonBlue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in early spring, especially on overcast days, making this low-profile dry fly excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Tactical Peeping Caddis TH Jig
Caddis are actively emerging in spring, and this jig nymph is effective for targeting larger fish on undercut banks where these insects are prevalent.
Sparkle Dun
This emerger/dun pattern is effective for targeting trout during the consistent Blue-winged olive hatches often seen in spring.
Alabama season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.