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Lower Jefferson

Updated 55m ago

Jefferson · Cardwell area to Three Forks (confluence with Madison and Gallatin)

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Caddis Tricoptera
Peak
Hook: #12-16 Starts ~54°F
Dries
CDC Caddis #14-18 Corn Fed Caddis #14-18 Elk Hair Caddis #14-18 X-Caddis #14-18
Nymphs
Hare's Ear Nymph #12-18
Midges Chironomidae
Favorable
Hook: #18-26

Year-round

Dries
Griffith's Gnat #18-22
Nymphs
Mercury Midge #20-22 Spanish Bullet #16-18 Zebra Midge #18-22

Report conditions: 1210 cfs · 60.6°F · ▼ 6.2% 24h · ↓73% median

Jefferson River flows are down significantly at 1210 cfs (73% below median) with water temps at 60.6°F - ideal conditions. Focus on deeper water and inside bends with nymphing being most productive. Pat's Rubberlegs #8, Frenchies #14, and PMD nymphs #16 are working well. Streamer fishing with black/olive patterns #6 is worth trying for better fish.

Conditions Clear, Stable
Nymphing Pat's Rubberlegs #8, Frenchie #14, PMD Nymph #16, TJ Hooker #12
Dry Fly Caddis #14, PMD Dun #16
Streamer Black Woolly Bugger #6, Olive Sculpin #6

Based on current conditions and local shop reports · 3d ago

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