Fishing Report

“Mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn't matter.” – Ed Viesturs Angling is a great way to train the brain to mind what matters and ignore the rest. Silver Creek Next week looks to be cooler with periods of rain. This is a welcome change as we head into a transition period for the Creek. This may be…

“There is no poetry where there are no mistakes.” – Joy Harjo The poetry emerges when the angler embraces the mess. Mistakes are merely opportunities to learn. Silver Creek The Trico hatch has been a mystery this season; very spotty and brief. But the morning fishing has been good. Expect the brief morning spinner fall to be accompanied by Baetis…

“Indecision may or may not be my problem.” – Jimmy Buffett Anglers can learn to accept uncertainty, embrace unpredictability, and live in the moment. However, whether to fish or not is never in question. Silver Creek The cooler weather has been a welcomed relief; however, the change has made the morning hatch unpredictable. Some reports have shared stories of sustained…

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamott There is no better way to unplug than to spend a day fishing. Silver Creek Despite the weak morning hatches, fishing the Creek remains decent. Good numbers of fish are spread throughout the entire Preserve as fish seem to be seeking cooler water…

“Sometimes it seems the least important part of fishing is fishing.” – Roderick Haig-Brown When taking a day of fishing into account, the fish caught or not caught become less important than the connections made with people and place. Silver Creek Expect Trico and Baetis spinner falls to occur between 8 and 10 am; the timing depends on the air…

Photo by Bob Knoebel “It ain't the heat, it's the humility." – Yogi Berra As the temperatures rise, remember to maintain your humanity and humility. You may not be the only one escaping the heat by spending time in a river. Also, be sure to check the temps and keep the fish wet. Silver Creek The Creek has been transitioning…

“Right now I’m having amnesia and déjà vu at the same time. I think I’ve forgotten this before.” – Steven Wright Over a lifetime of angling, we are always relearning lessons. There is a familiarity in failure and a resignation to get it right the next time a trout gives you the opportunity. Silver Creek The Creek seems to be…

“The world is water, and we are all connected by its deep, flowing rhythm.” – Roderick Haig-Brown All the rivers in the Valley are beginning to come into tune for the summer. And the angler’s heart vibrates to these iron strings. Silver Creek The Creek is transitioning into its typical summer rhythm. Expect to see caddis and Baetis in the…

“Now that I care less, I fish better.” – Andrew Brown Care takes you out of the moment. It lives in both the past and the future. You will fish better if you are present. Silver Creek The insect activity on the Creek remains sporadic thanks to the rollercoaster weather we experienced last week. Some days, baetis and PMDs will…

“The river moves on and on; the heart follows, willingly, always glad to be hunter, discoverer.” – Harry Middleton Keep your heart tuned to the rivers. This is the week that the flows turn the corner and beckon the angler towards summer. Silver Creek The Brown Drakes started late last week as predicted. But instead of starting in the lower…