Okanogan Area Fish Report 06-01-07

Okanogan Area


by Kaufman Streamborn
6-1-2007
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For Lahontans, Grimes and Blue (north of Spectacle) are excellent bets.?? Damsel nymphs are demanding the big cutts' attention daily, as will Callibaetis nymphs, chironomids and bloodworms.?? Leeches and Dragons in the evening (or night!).

Chopaka has provided some very large rainbows, but their numbers are down, with Smallie numbers up.?? Crowds are down, too, though, so might be worth meeting some "piggy fish" on Damsels, Callibaetis, Chironomids, etc?Ķ?? before it gets re-habbed this fall.??

Damsel time is upon us, and there's been some good reports coming from Aeneas, Sinlahekin Blue, Big Twin and others.?? Given a couple, few days, this area is well worth the small journey!

5 hours NORTH OF SEATTLE
Kamloops/Merritt/Little Fort area lakes are running "early" as well.?? Think "March" in late May/early June.?? We'll keep a finger on the pulse of these lakes, and will update as soon as things get going (starting with deep-water chironomiding!).

PATTERNS:????
Damsels:?? Dreaded Damsel Olive & Ginger; Marabou Damsel Olive & Tan; Doug's Damsel Olive & Tan; Dainty Damsel; Stalcup's Adult Blue(male), Tan(female), Olive(teneral) Leeches/Dragons/Scuds:?? Hale Bopp Leech, maroon and black; Carey Bugger, peacock/olive; Fat Ass Dragon, olive; Allen's Hot Eyed Dragon #6-#8; Kaufmann Gammarus Scud, olive & tan #12-#16; Crystal Buggers all colors.
Callibaetis:?? Pearl Lightning Bug #14-#16; Callibaetis Poxyback Nymph #14; D&D Cripple #14; Cripple #14; Parachute Adams #12-#14; Parachute Spinner March Brown #12-#14; Thorax Callibaetis #14; CDC Spinner Callibaetis #14

Chironomids:?? Brent's Red Butt Black #12-#14; Jim Beam Chironomid #14-#16; Chrome Chironomid #12-#14; ChironoCone Black, Motor Oil #14-#16; Chan's Chironomid Pupa Black, Pheasant Tail #12-#16; Chironomid Adult #14; Chironomid Cripple #14; Silvey's Hatching Midge Black, Olive, Tan #18




More Reports

Kaufman Streamborn Reports
for Friday, June 1st, 2007
Deschutes River: Deschutes River Fish Report 06-01-07
Eastern Seep Lakes: Eastern Seep Lakes Fish Report 06-01-07
Skykomish & Snoqualmie Rivers: Skykomish & Snoqualmie Rivers Fish Report 06-01-07
Yakima River: Yakima River Fish Report 06-01-07

5-24-2007
Salmonfly adults have moved upstream of Maupin, while Goldens are appearing in solid numbers.?? Big Golden adults should provide heady, reliable action over the next week or two.?? Caddis and PED's are well-established events that could divert the trout's focus away from the big bugs when available, with a few PMD's and the promise of Green Drakes also upon us.?? Have fun! PATTERNS: Giant Stones Rogue Foam Salmonfly #4-#6 Kaufmann's Giant Black Stimulator #6 Copper Black Stone Golden #8 Kaufmann's Stone Golden #8 Foamulator Gold #8 Norm Woods...... Read More