The Fall River has fished well over the past couple of warm weeks

Fall River - La Pine, OR (Deschutes County)


by Fly and Field Outfitters
12-10-2021
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The Fall River has fished well over the past couple of warm weeks. The weather is turning fast and it looks like the next two weeks will be cold and snowy. The fish will likely react to the cold by reducing their active periods. Late morning to late afternoon are the most important fishing times. The blue wing olive hatch usually pops off around 12 or 1, on cooler days expect size 18 - 22, although there may be some 16s as well. Midges can occasionally bring fish to the surface as well. Midges and baetis are also the best subsurface flies. In the winter, size 22s are your best friend at the Fall River. When the small stuff fails, try small balanced leeches and streamers, usually, they receive some attention. If the forecast is correct, the Fall River will be getting some snow very soon. I would head out there before it gets too deep. 

 

Suggested Dries: X-Caddis #14-20, Black, Tan or Olive Elk Hair Caddis #14-18, Purple Haze #16-20, Sparkle Dun BWO #16-20, Hackle Stacker BWO #16-22, Olive Haze #16-18, Tilt Wing BWO #16-18, Parachute Adams #16-20

Suggested Nymphs: Black or Red Zebra Midge #18-22, Black or Red Winkers Midge #18-22, Biot Midge #18-22, Disco Midge #18-22, Black or Olive Tailwater Tiny #18-22, Black or Red Rainbow Warrior #18-20, Olive Micro May #18-20, FB Pheasant Tail #16-20, Slim Shady Olive #18-20, Olive or HE Anato-May #16-20