Fishing

Hey all !

Here is the first fishing report for the Elk River for the spring of 2013!

The Elk Rive is going off!

This area of high pressure has brought some absolutely gorgeous weather to the Elk Valley and the bugs and the fish are acting accordingly.

I've spent the past couple of days needling around the Elk in town and I have seen lots and lots of fish eating on top. There are midges of various sizes and the always present winter stones, I have even witnessed small caddis coming off the water.

I have used everything from a size 14 Griffiths Nat to a size 18 Parachute Midge to catch fish, I haven't been nymphing the Cutts as it hasn't been necessary.

I don't think that they are straying too far from their over winter habitat just yet but they are starting to move a bit. I have witnessed fish feed in the super shallow frog water along the banks and have seen them working riffles and heavy seams.

Take your time when approaching likely water, stop and enjoy the sunshine while observing the water and you will be pleasantly surprised when you see fish eating on top...

Um just so you folks know, the Elk River is shutting down for the Cutthroat spawn, so the last day of fishing is March 30!

Get your game on kids! The next couple of days on the Elk River are going to be fantastic!

Much Love!

Spencer