Local Fishing Report
Last Update: 3/9/10
Hot Patterns: #16 Red Copper John, #16 Red Fox Squirrel Nymph, #14 Annelid, #20 Morgan's Midge, #20 CDC Midge Adult, Barr's Pure Midge Larvae Red, #20 Cream Midge Larvae, #18-22 Bubbleback Midges, Scud Patterns, San Juan Worms, Brown and Yellow Buggers.
General Note: Typical winter fishing. Midge hatches on warmer afternoons will continue to bring fish to the surface. Nymphing is the best bet for numbers of fish. Streamers will continue to be effective.
Rapid Creek:
Flows are now in the 36 cfs range below the dam, and the mid 50's in town. These are the best winter time flows in years. A few blue winged olives and little black stoneflies are starting to hatch. Midges are hatching from 11-2pm. Best dry fly fishing is in the afternoon. Nymphing with scuds, and midge larvae has been productive. Streamers are working in the deeper runs and pools.
Spring Creek:
Frozen.
Castle Creek:
Frozen
Bighorn River, Mt
Flow Rate= 2660 cfs. Streamers such as Bow River Buggers or Bighorn Buggers continue to produce. Best fished on a sink tip line. Nymphing with scud patterns and red annelids has been productive. Sowbug patterns are productive as always.
Spearfish Creek:
Flow Rate = 80 cfs in the lower canyon. Best fishing in town. Canyon fishing best on warmer days. Midge hatches in the afternoon, but mostly nymph fishing.
Sand Creek:
Good dry fly fishing with Midges.
Custer State Park:
Frozen.
Deerfield Lake:
Frozen
Sheridan Lake:
Frozen.
Pactola Lake:
Soon to be frozen
Warmwater Fishing Report
Warmwater fishing will pick up again next spring.
That's a wrap. Be sure to call us with any questions regarding guiding or fishing!
Stream Flows
Rapid Creek Below Pactola Dam - flow rate
Rapid Creek at Silver City - flow rate
Rapid Creek in Town - flow rate
Spearfish Creek in Spearfish Canyon - flow rate
Weather
Rapid City - NWS 7 Day Forcast
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