Below the dam, fishing is good with nymph rigs and the occasional mayfly hatch.
Above Vallecito, fishing has been fishing on the ole Pineone day you may think there are no fish, the next its lights out! Expect plenty of traffic on this popular backpacking trail and make it an overnight or two to push further and escape the crowds. Watch for rains to bump flows.
Patterns/Bugs:
Nymphs: Prince Nymphs 12-16, Brown Wired Stone 10, Copper John 12-18, Pats Rubberlegs. Pheasant Tails 16-20, Pickpocket 12-16, Rios Rain Drop, and other Euro Nymph Jigs 10-16.
Chubbies 12-16, Hippy Stomper 12-14, Rocky Mtn Mint 14-18, Parachute Adams 12-18, Missing Link 14-16, Elk Hair Caddis 12-16.