I love Rock Creek. And anyone who fishes it at this time of year will too. Flows are still way higher than normal for this time of year; 440 cfs this morning, which is above the 80th percentile for average flows this time of year.
Fish are eating a variety of insects along the entire length of the Creek. Hoppers are a good choice all day, as are beetles. Spruce Moths are still hatching, more heavily on the upper reaches of the Creek. Usually they are done by now, so enjoy it while it lasts.
Also, keep an eye out for a caddis hatch in the middle of the day. There have been some reports of a tan mayfly that is not a regular visitor to this area. In the evenings, Baetis have started to show up. This hatch is only going to get stronger the further into the year we get. Most days, the only patterns you will need are a purple haze, some form of hopper, elk hair caddis, BWO and a tan mayfly.
These fish have seen a lot of flies this year, so place a premium on presentation and drift.
Tags: River - Rock Creek
