Freezing temps this week should get the big fish moving!
Water levels are at a very low, 290 cfs, 350 avg and water clarity is clear. Very dry conditions has the river very low. Low water can make for easier wading, but be careful, the Spring River has a very slick bottom.
On the sunny days with heavy hatches of tan caddis and blue wing olives makes for great nymphing and at times dry fly action. Still catching some browns on hopper dropper setups. Streamer action on cloudy days in the deeper pools can be a lot of fun.
Most of the campgrounds have closed for the season with Riverside Resort remaining open. Saddler falls resort has a pay box also. Jim Hinkle is stocking weekly. Lower numbers during the winter season and that is because of less pressure. Cold temps gets the big fish in the Spring moving. So bring on the cold! Caught the smallie on a pink worm, similar to San Juan....
