Fishing During Spring Runoff
Spring runoff means fishing differently – not no fishing. Tailwaters stay clear while mainstem rivers push fish to edges.
What to Expect
Side channels, tributary mouths, and tailwaters are the key to finding clear water.
Top Rivers This Season
Conditions vary dramatically by river type. Tailwaters fish more consistently than freestone streams. Browse our live reports to see which rivers are producing right now.
Fly Selection
Check our live hatch charts for current emergence activity. Recent angler reports are the most reliable source of what patterns are working today.
Heading Out Soon?
Check the latest reports and submit your own to help fellow anglers.