With warm weather on tap for the weekend--highs in the 40s and 05s--this is a good weekend to get out and fish before you have to get your holiday shopping done or hang out with the in-laws. The water below the reservoirs stays open all year and can produce some decent dry fly fishing over midge hatches on a mild day. Nymphing or slow stripping dark streamers can also produce. Be sure to check the regulations below when heading to the Ruby River to fish as some sections are closed to fishing this time of year. The Ruby is a unique option as it is kind of like a tailwater and kind of like a freestone - so come prepared in November to fish small flies, including tiny mayflies and even midges, as well as large streamers and nymphs.
Upstream from Ruby Reservoir: Open
Downstream from Ruby Dam: Angling is closed the entire year just below Ruby Dam, from its confluence with Ruby Dam outlet channel upstream to the dam, including the outlet channel.
From Ruby Dam to Alder Bridge (Ruby Island FAS): Open through Sept. 30
From Alder Bridge (Ruby Island FAS) to the mouth: Open all year
The Month Ahead:
The Ruby River is a good option all winter. The report above will hold out for the next few months.
Long Term Fishing Forecast:
The Ruby will produce all winter. Later winter really gets interesting as strong midge hatches bring trout to the surface. Baetis also show up in April to add to the smorgashborg.
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