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April 21st Fishing Report
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between noon and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph.Creeks are low and clear with temperatures in the mid 40s to low 50s.
Despite some chilly weather the past few days, fishing is still strong. Fish are still rising throughout the day to olives and a caddis here and there (expect more caddis the next few days with the sun and warmer temperatures). The risers are a bit more sporadic, but they are there in the later morning through the early evening.
When these cold snaps hit, focus on fishing subsurface and slow things down. A nymph fished deep below an indicator (or even better an indicator dry fly!) or a leech slowly twitched through the riffles and runs is very effective.
As we get ready for a nice weather weekend, please remember Driftless etiquette. We are lucky enough to have enough water to spread out fishing pressure. The general rule of thumb is that if there is a car at an access point, you drive to the next spot. Do not get into a creek upstream of another angler (you can always check with the angler too). Finally, remember that we are fortunate to have angler friendly land owners. Be absolutely certain that the property you are fishing is public. If you are unsure don't fish there until you can check in with a landowner. Please do not block gates, access roads etc and remember that a conservation easement is for stream-side access only. Do not hike in or out through somebody's land unless you have permission to do so!