Current Conditions:
The Stillwater River is not quite as low and clear as it usually runs due to some weather lately, so it is running about 150 CFS higher than normal. Floating is dicey but doable but check locally for ice and snow and boat ramps just to make sure they are clear of ice. Blue Winged Olive hatches aren’t showing up in strong abundance yet but should be right around the corner. This is a bit of a drive for us so we usually wait until the summer months to target it.
The Month Ahead:
The fishing will improve as weather warms up through April until run off arrives in late May. Hatches might increase but still focus on afternoons with smaller nymph patterns for the coming weeks. Streamer anglers might find some action by focusing on deeper runs and holes.