Working now for Brown Troutthe last 14 days

1. 01
   October Caddis (Dry)dry

   October Caddis hatches are active now, making this a prime dry fly for the North Platte River.

   North Platte Riverfrom 124 reports
   100%
2. 02
   Elk Hair Caddisdry

   Caddisflies are actively hatching, and this pattern is a reliable imitation for adult caddis, which are a staple food source for trout during summer.

   Shields Riverfrom 4 reports
   100%
3. 03
   Trico Spinnerdry

   Active Trico hatches are occurring, particularly in slower water, making this spinner pattern essential for targeting selective rising fish during early morning spinner falls.

   Shields Riverfrom 3 reports
   100%
4. 04
   Pat's Rubber Legsnymph

   Explicitly recommended as a hot fly, mimicking active stonefly nymphs, a consistent food source.

   Penns Creekfrom 3 reports
   100%
5. 05
   PMD (Pale Morning Duns)dry

   Pale Morning Duns are actively hatching on the North Platte River, and lower flows typically lead to selective feeding on these prevalent mayflies.

   North Platte Riverfrom 51 reports
   100%
6. 06
   Hopperterrestrial

   Terrestrial activity, particularly with grasshoppers, is at its peak regionally, providing a substantial food source for opportunistic trout.

   Shields Riverfrom 5 reports
   100%
7. 07
   Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

   BWO hatches are active in fall on the North Platte, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.

   North Platte Riverfrom 81 reports
   100%
8. 08
   Ray Charlesnymph

   A local Bighorn favorite, exceptionally effective during colder months, imitating sowbugs which are a consistent food source in tailwaters.

   Bighorn Riverfrom 1 report
   95%
9. 09
   October Caddis (Dry)dry

   Regional reports confirm October Caddis are becoming a factor in fall, and the Ruby River is known for prolific hatches.

   Ruby Riverfrom 124 reports
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10. 10
    October Caddis (Dry)dry

    Regional reports indicate strong October Caddis activity, a prime fall food source for opportunistic feeders.

    Dearborn Riverfrom 124 reports
    95%
11. 11
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

    Fall BWO hatches (size 16-22) are explicitly expected mid-September into October on the Ruby River, and this pattern is excellent for selective trout on adults.

    Ruby Riverfrom 81 reports
    95%
12. 12
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

    Regional reports confirm active fall BWO hatches, making this low-profile dry fly excellent for selective trout.

    Dearborn Riverfrom 81 reports
    95%
13. 13
    October Caddis (Dry)dry

    Larger October Caddis are becoming a factor as the river enters its prime fall season, providing significant food for opportunistic trout.

    Middle Fork Feather Riverfrom 124 reports
    95%
14. 14
    PMD (Pale Morning Duns)dry

    Pale Morning Duns are very active on the Ruby River, making this a top choice for targeting rising trout.

    Ruby Riverfrom 51 reports
    95%
15. 15
    Black Woolly Buggerstreamer

    Streamer fishing was recently reported as producing 'big numbers of very high quality fish' on the North Platte.

    North Platte Riverfrom 15 reports
    95%
16. 16
    Chernobyl Antdry

    Large terrestrial ants continue to be a strong food source, drawing aggressive strikes from trout actively feeding on the surface.

    Middle Fork Feather Riverfrom 11 reports
    95%
17. 17
    Pine Squirrel Leech (Black/Olive)streamer

    Leeches are a consistent food source in the North Platte River year-round and are highly effective in cold fall water for aggressive trout.

    North Platte Riverfrom 1 report
    95%
18. 18
    Zebra Midgenymph

    Midges (including olive and BWO variants) are explicitly listed as current hatches on the North Platte, and are a year-round staple.

    North Platte Riverfrom 155 reports
    95%
19. 19
    PMD (Pale Morning Duns)dry

    Pale Morning Duns are actively hatching on the North Platte River, and lower flows typically lead to selective feeding on these prevalent mayflies.

    North Platte River (North Park)from 51 reports
    95%
20. 20
    October Caddis (Dry)dry

    Matches the prolific fall October Caddis hatch, a significant food source for trout.

    Gallatin Riverfrom 124 reports
    95%
21. 21
    Schroeder’s Parachute Hopperterrestrial

    Terrestrial activity remains strong in early fall, and hoppers are a substantial food source, especially along grassy banks where trout are actively feeding.

    Middle Fork Feather Riverfrom 30 reports
    95%
22. 22
    October Caddis (Dry)dry

    The regional intelligence indicates October Caddis are becoming a significant factor, and fall is when the largest caddis hatch of the year occurs on many western rivers. This is a prime dry fly opportunity.

    Shields Riverfrom 124 reports
    95%
23. 23
    October Caddis (Dry)dry

    Explicitly mentioned in recent regional intelligence signals (Middle Fork & North Fork Flathead) as becoming a significant factor and a key fall hatch.

    Beaverhead Riverfrom 124 reports
    95%
24. 24
    October Caddis (Dry)dry

    The largest caddis hatch of the year is active now, as indicated by regional reports for early October, offering a significant meal for aggressive trout.

    Stillwater Riverfrom 124 reports
    95%
25. 25
    Pat's Rubber Legsnymph

    Explicitly recommended in recent angler reports as a dark, weighted stonefly nymph, highly effective for getting down to fish in high, off-color spring flows on the Gallatin.

    Gallatin Riverfrom 3 reports
    95%

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