Kewaunee Harbor / Mouthon Kewaunee River
Fall salmon runs (Chinook and Coho) are in full swing
- 01Fall salmon runs (Chinook and Coho) are in full swing, creating egg-laying opportunities for steelhead and resident trout.
- 02Steelhead are actively entering the river, drawn by the spawning salmon and cooler water temperatures.
- 03Expect intermittent Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches, especially on overcast afternoons.
- 04October Caddis, a large fall caddis, may also be present on the surface, offering a chance for dry fly action.
- 05Resident brown trout will be actively feeding on eggs, baitfish, and any available insects.
What to tie on at Kewaunee Harbor / Mouth
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Mother's Day Caddis
The prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is expected in late April through May, making this dry fly a perfect imitation for adult caddis and a prime target for Steelhead.
Elk Hair Caddis
General caddis activity is strong from late spring through fall. This pattern is a versatile choice for Steelhead keying on adult caddis.
Buy at AmazonFlashback Hare's Ear
An excellent general searching nymph for early spring, imitating a variety of mayfly nymphs that Steelhead actively feed on subsurface.
Buy at AmazonSoft Hackle Wet (Partridge & Orange)
This wet fly effectively imitates caddis pupae and emergers, which are active from spring through fall. Swinging it through the current can be deadly for Steelhead.
Buy at AmazonPrince Nymph
A year-round attractor nymph that is highly effective for Steelhead in all water types, mimicking a variety of aquatic insects.
Buy at AmazonHendrickson Nymph
Hendricksons are a key early spring hatch; nymphs are active subsurface and a primary food source for Steelhead.
Glo Bug
Steelhead, along with resident trout and char, remain keyed into egg patterns year-round, especially with the upcoming spring rainbow spawn.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A reliable year-round streamer, effective for enticing aggressive strikes from Steelhead by imitating leeches and baitfish in the colder spring flows.
San Juan Worm
Always a productive pattern, especially after spring rains or runoff when aquatic worms are washed into the river, providing an easy meal for Steelhead.
Buy at AmazonWisconsin season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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