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SUMMER HOURS: 6AM TO 6PM DAILY

Report Date: 7/23/2024  

Current Conditions: 

The north boat ramp is open daily, but the Witchers boat ramp (south side) will  only be open on  Saturdays and Sundays through 9/1.

11 Mile has continued to fish well. In fact, its been the most consistent out all of the South Park lakes this summer.  11 mile is doing a little better than the other lakes simply because its not getting as hot. Water temps in the mile are still in the 50's. The callibaetis are ruling things right now. This can be one of the most exciting times of year in our stillwater with the large mayfly hatches. The fish have really spread out and some type of watercraft to access more locations is ideal right now. Shore fishing can still be had at 11 mile. Focus on areas with drop offs or flats where there are pronounced weed beds.

Hatches:

We are still seeing some chironomids, but the callibaetis are the big news right now. These mayflies are preferred food sources by the trout and they will gorge themselves on this large mayfly. Damselflies are also prevalent right now and can afford some very fun stripping and even dry fly fishing. Focus on the callibaetis and damsels in both their premature and adult stages. Leeches, scuds, and streamers are also working well right now.

Tactics:

The majority of fish have spread out into the lake a little more and float tubes, kayaks, or boats are the way to go right now. Try static indicator nymphing at various depths, or even midge stripping the above hatches. Sometimes these fish like horizontal movement in the presentation. The depth you are fishing will be THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR in nymphing. Space out those flies to find the feeding depth easier. Depths have varied in the 10-20 foot range for feeding fish. Target the west end of the lake or the shoreline on the south side.

Tips:

Summer can be an exciting time of year on stillwater. The menu of food is increasing and the fish become pretty active. Fish at various depths until you find the trouts preferred feeding zone. Sometimes this will only be about 2-3 feet under the surface, or just off the bottom of the lake. Fishing will be pretty good while the hatches are happening and will almost completely shut off once the hatches are done.

The pike fishing has slowed a bit but still good. This is a great time to target the toothy critters.

Weather:

Short Term-  The recent rains have definitely helped cool things off up here. We will continue to see about average temps in the upper 70's/ low 80's with some small chances of afternoon precipitation.  This week will get warm again and we could see some windier conditions in the afternoons. Severe storm chances increase as we head into the weekend.

Long Term-  Looking past this coming weekend, all sign are pointing at some pretty hot and dry weather. In fact, long range forecasts are looking hot and dry for our area through the rest of the summer and into fall. A bad sign for wildfire potential. As always, we will have to keep an eye on things but most long range forecasts do agree on this.

NOW BOOKING STILLWATER TRIPS

This is an area we offer guided fly fishing trips. Angler's Covey is home to some of the best and most passionate stillwater experts in the area. If you would like to try your hand at stillwater fly fishing, give us a call! You wont be disappointed.

RECOMMENDED PATTERNS:

Our Top Nymphs for Today:

* Galloups callibaetis, size 16

* Mini leech jig damsel, size 14

* Poxyback Callibaetis, size 16

* Bubbas callebaetis, size 16

* Hares Ear, size 14-16

Our top Dry Flies for Today:

*Parachute Adams, sizes 14-18

*Adult damsel, size 14

Morrish May, grey, size 14-16

Pike Flies-

• Bunny leaches, red/white, size 2/0
• Barrys Pike Fly, all colors, size 1/0, 2/0