Water levels are running at 350 cfs and the water clarity is clear. The river looks great. Low and clear for easier wading. But be careful on the slick rocks.
Over the last few months the catching has been excellent! Hopper dropper action on the fly with browns and extra rainbows being stocked from Jim Hinkle over the last few months. Groundbreaking is scheduled for renovations in Jim Hinkle fish hatchery on Sept 23rd. This is gonna be a big deal for helping the Spring River be an even better fishery in the future. A big stocking above dam 3 in the town area and cold springs area of golden rainbow and extra rainbow trout has been a great boost to that area. It has been a great time to be fishing the Spring River. Streamers on cloudy days and hopper droppers on sunny days has been working well lately. Olive and black woollies and prince nymphs and hare's ears for droppers can work well. My personal favorite is the El Diablo for a dropper and y2k on the tough days.
The Smallmouth bass are hitting well on sculpin and crawfish patterns. Today on the river we caught a nice smallie on a black woolly. There are a lot of leeches in the river and can be a good thing to imitate.
Cooler temps will get the bite on so get out and have a safe and good time!
Picture Preston Wedel from Kansas City!
