Working now for Steelheadthe last 14 days

1. 01
   Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun (BWO)dry

   BWOs are actively hatching in the fall, especially on overcast days, and a Comparadun is an excellent low-profile pattern for selective fish.

   North Fork of the Clearwater Riverfrom 9 reports
   95%
2. 02
   October Caddisdry

   Based on regional entomological trends for early fall, October Caddis adults are actively emerging, providing a substantial meal for opportunistic trout and steelhead.

   North Umpqua Riverfrom 3 reports
   95%
3. 03
   October Caddis (Dry)dry

   Matches the prominent October Caddis hatch now active on the river, a key fall food source.

   North Fork of the Clearwater Riverfrom 27 reports
   95%
4. 04
   October Caddis (Dry)dry

   Explicitly mentioned in recent reports as a primary fall hatch and food source, targeting aggressive Westslope Cutthroat.

   Middle Fork of the Clearwater Riverfrom 27 reports
   95%
5. 05
   Perch Patternstreamer

   Walleye will be actively preying on smaller baitfish like perch, making this a crucial pattern to drift or strip through likely holding lies.

   St. Joseph River (South Bend)from 5 reports
   90%
6. 06
   Mahogany Dundry

   Fall hatches of Mahogany Duns are underway, providing excellent dry fly opportunities for trout keying on adult mayflies.

   North Fork of the Clearwater Riverfrom 6 reports
   90%
7. 07
   Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

   Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout and steelhead feeding on emergers and adults.

   North Umpqua Riverfrom 9 reports
   90%
8. 08
   Chernobyl Antdry

   A reliable large terrestrial pattern, explicitly mentioned in recent signals as effective in early fall when fish are still looking up for bigger meals.

   Middle Fork of the Clearwater Riverfrom 1 report
   90%
9. 09
   Muskie Flystreamer

   Fall for muskie in large rivers and lakes.

   St. Joseph River (South Bend)from 2 reports
   90%
10. 10
    Hopperterrestrial

    Terrestrial activity, particularly hoppers, remains a strong food source in early fall, with aggressive Cutthroat taking large terrestrials.

    Middle Fork of the Clearwater Riverfrom 2 reports
    90%
11. 11
    Glo Bugegg

    Fall is spawning season for Chinook Salmon, making egg patterns highly effective for opportunistic trout and steelhead feeding on loose eggs.

    Middle Fork of the Clearwater Riverfrom 27 reports
    90%
12. 12
    Egg Sucking Leechstreamer

    Excellent pattern for predatory trout and steelhead during fall salmon spawning, imitating leeches or eggs.

    Middle Fork of the Clearwater Riverfrom 26 reports
    85%
13. 13
    Schroeder ess Parachute Hopperterrestrial

    Terrestrials like hoppers are still a significant food source in early fall along grassy banks, attracting opportunistic feeders.

    North Fork of the Clearwater Riverfrom 2 reports
    85%
14. 14
    Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)streamer

    Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids, a consistent food source for larger trout and steelhead in cooling fall waters.

    North Umpqua Riverfrom 7 reports
    85%
15. 15
    Intruderdry

    Intruder patterns are specifically designed to trigger aggressive strikes from steelhead, making them an excellent choice for swinging in fall.

    North Umpqua Riverfrom 5 reports
    85%
16. 16
    Glo Bug (Orange)dry

    Resident trout and char, including Steelhead, remain keyed into egg patterns year-round, particularly with lingering salmon eggs.

    St. Joseph River (South Bend)from 5 reports
    85%
17. 17
    Jujubaetisnymph

    An excellent Baetis nymph for subsurface feeding, perfectly matching the active BWO nymphs when trout aren't rising to dries.

    North Fork of the Clearwater Riverfrom 6 reports
    85%
18. 18
    Purple Hazedry

    A proven attractor pattern, explicitly mentioned in recent signals as an effective early fall attractor that consistently works for opportunistic feeding trout.

    Middle Fork of the Clearwater Riverfrom 1 report
    85%
19. 19
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    Steelhead and other opportunistic feeders will be keying in on any available eggs in the system, a consistent fall food source.

    St. Joseph River (South Bend)from 35 reports
    85%
20. 20
    October Caddisdry

    Capitalize on the largest caddis hatch of the year. Fish these large dry flies in riffles and along current seams.

    St. Joseph River (South Bend)from 3 reports
    85%
21. 21
    Cometstreamer

    A classic general attractor pattern, the Comet is highly effective for enticing aggressive fall steelhead.

    North Umpqua Riverfrom 40 reports
    85%
22. 22
    Travis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emergeremerger

    As BWO hatches commence, fish will often key in on vulnerable emergers in the surface film. The hi-vis post aids in spotting subtle takes.

    North Umpqua Riverfrom 6 reports
    85%
23. 23
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun (BWO)dry

    For opportunistic steelhead looking up during intermittent BWO hatches, this low-profile dry fly is a great option.

    Root Riverfrom 9 reports
    80%
24. 24
    Glo Bugegg

    Another highly effective egg pattern, ideal for mimicking the abundant eggs present during the fall steelhead runs.

    Cuyahoga Riverfrom 27 reports
    80%
25. 25
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

    Matches fall BWO hatches, excellent for selective Steelhead and Trout feeding on emergers and adults.

    Rocky Riverfrom 9 reports
    80%

Ranked by Fly Findr confidence across recommendations from the last 14 days on waters that hold Steelhead. Mentions count approved bite reports in the same window.