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1. 01
   Hot Pink Bunny Leechstreamer

   Coho salmon (a pacific salmon species) are aggressively attracted to pink, and this pattern imitates leeches and baitfish. Dolly Varden (Bull Trout) also key into this.

   Skagit Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
2. 02
   October Caddis (Dry)dry

   Fall marks the peak of October caddis activity, the largest caddis hatch of the year in many western rivers.

   Wenatchee Riverfrom 5 reports
   80%
3. 03
   Blood Dot Eggegg

   Fall is the prime egg season for trout feeding below spawning salmon.

   Wenatchee Riverfrom 3 reports
   80%
4. 04
   Cometstreamer

   This general attractor streamer is a strong producer for steelhead and coho salmon in the fall.

   Wenatchee Riverfrom 4 reports
   80%
5. 05
   Soft Hackle Wet (Partridge & Orange)wet fly

   Caddis hatches continue into fall; this pattern effectively imitates caddis pupae and emergers.

   Wenatchee Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
6. 06
   Travis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emergeremerger

   BWO emergers are crucial during fall hatches, and this high-visibility pattern helps spot subtle takes from selective fish.

   Wenatchee Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
7. 07
   Jujubaetisnymph

   This is one of the most effective baetis nymphs available, a consistent producer year-round and particularly during fall BWO activity.

   Wenatchee Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
8. 08
   Olive Woolly Buggerstreamer

   A versatile streamer, the Olive Woolly Bugger imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for predatory fish in the colder fall waters.

   Wenatchee Riverfrom 1 report
   80%
9. 09
   Intruder (Steelhead)streamer

   Effective year-round for steelhead, salmon, and bull trout; perfect for swinging through holding water as an attractor.

   Skagit Riverfrom 3 reports
   80%
10. 10
    October Caddis (Dry)dry

    The largest caddis hatch of the year in many western rivers, providing a significant surface food source in the fall.

    Skagit Riverfrom 5 reports
    80%
11. 11
    Comparadun (BWO)dry

    Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in fall, especially on overcast days. This low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.

    Wenatchee Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
12. 12
    PMD (Pale Morning Duns)dry

    PMDs are actively hatching in fall, providing a key food source for opportunistic trout and other species.

    Skagit Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
13. 13
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    Explicitly for "Fall egg season for trout below spawning salmon," directly relevant to Skagit's fall salmon runs and species feeding on eggs.

    Skagit Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
14. 14
    Cometstreamer

    A general attractor streamer effective for steelhead and coho salmon in fall and winter.

    Skagit Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
15. 15
    Glo Bugegg

    Imitates salmon/trout eggs, crucial during fall salmon and steelhead spawning runs, making it effective for Dolly Varden and resident trout.

    Skagit Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
16. 16
    Walts Soft Hacklenymph

    A versatile caddis larva/emerger imitation effective year-round, which can be swung or dead-drifted through runs.

    Skagit Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
17. 17
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    Fall egg season is crucial for opportunistic feeders like Steelhead, Cutt-Bows, and Whitefish, mimicking salmon and trout eggs in the drift.

    Methow Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
18. 18
    PMD (Pale Morning Duns)dry

    Pale Morning Duns are actively hatching in fall, providing a key food source for opportunistic feeders.

    Methow Riverfrom 3 reports
    80%
19. 19
    Glo Bug (Orange)dry

    Another highly effective egg pattern, year-round but especially vital in fall as fish key into spawning efforts.

    Methow Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
20. 20
    October Caddis (Dry)dry

    The October Caddis hatch is the largest caddis emergence in many Western rivers during the fall, providing a substantial meal for rising fish.

    Methow Riverfrom 5 reports
    80%
21. 21
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

    When fall BWO hatches occur, this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective steelhead feeding on emergers and adults.

    Green Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
22. 22
    Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer

    A classic and highly versatile streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, a consistent food source for predatory steelhead in fall.

    Green Riverfrom 1 report
    80%
23. 23
    Cometstreamer

    A proven attractor pattern for steelhead during the fall season.

    Green Riverfrom 4 reports
    80%
24. 24
    Glo Bugegg

    Fall is prime egg season as salmon and resident trout spawn, making this a high-value food source for steelhead.

    Green Riverfrom 2 reports
    80%
25. 25
    Egg Sucking Leechstreamer

    This versatile streamer mimics both leeches and eggs, effective year-round but particularly in fall for aggressive steelhead.

    Green Riverfrom 1 report
    80%

Ranked by Fly Findr confidence across recommendations issued in the last 14 days. Mentions count approved bite reports for Washington waters in the same window.