The Lava Lakes are fishing well. It seems that the water is starting to clear up a bit and fish are looking around for bugs. Keep using balanced leeches but consider sizing them down as the water clears up. Chironomids, midges and other lake nymphs are a great bet. We have some great looking balanced black assassins and birds nests that have potential at the Lava Lakes. It’s a bit early to put all your faith into damsel nymphs, but they also have potential. Stripping leeches, damsels and small streamers can be a nice break from staring at an indicator. 

Suggested Flies: Black or Red Zebra Midge #16-18, Black or Red Chironocone #14-18, Grey Gillie Midge #16, Tiger Midge #16-18, Olive Juju Chironomid #14, Dark Assassin #14-18, Bird’s Nest HE #14-18, Bird’s Nest or Black Depth Charge #16-18, Bruised or Olive Balanced Leech #10-14, Ruby Leech #10-12, Agent Black #14-16, Olive or Black BH Mini Leech #12, Thin Mint #10-12, Black Wooly Bugger #10-12