Headwaters to Campground, Tubes area

Fall River

As of July 28, 2026, the Fall River is fishing Great (8.1/10): Tan Caddis activity, reported by 4 shops.

Last updated

High confidence4 sources · freshest data 1d ago

Reports indicate good conditions.

Spring creek. Sight fishing to rising trout. Catch and release.

rainbow trout · brown trout · brook trout
8.1
Great

Flow Data

No gauge data available.

No flow data available.

Signal Breakdown

Overall Signal
8.1Great
Shop Reports
7.6
Report Agreement
9.1

Recommended Flies

Zebra MidgeEgg PatternPale Morning DunSculpzillaStonefly NymphTan CaddisBlack CaddisYellow Sally

What's Hatching

InsectStageTiming
Tan Caddisadult
Olive Caddisadult
Black Caddisadult
Midge
PMD
Yellow Sally
Caddisadult
Antsadult
Beetlesadult
BWOdunafternoon
Little Olive Stonesadult

Recent Reports

Fly Fishers Place

2026-07-27GOOD

Fall River is fishing well with a wide variety of dry fly, nymph, and streamer options. Nymphing is particularly productive, and smaller streamers are reliable.

Tan CaddisOlive CaddisBlack CaddisMidgePMDYellow SallyAntBeetleHopperPurple Hippie StomperPerdigonEggScudZebra MidgeMop20 IncherTJ HookerCroston's MinnowSlum LordSquirrel LeechSculpzilla
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Fly Fishers Place

2026-07-25EXCELLENT

Fall River is enjoying green AQI and excellent fishing with active PMD hatches, caddis, yellow sallies, terrestrials, and hot streamer fishing. Nymphing with standard suspects is also producing well.

hopperschubbystreamerseggsperdigonsWalt'sscudszebra midgesTJ hooker20 incher
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Fly Fishers Place

2026-07-24GOOD

Fall River is currently under yellow AQI conditions and is described as nice, making it a doable destination.

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Confluence Fly Shop

2026-07-24GOOD

Fishing has been decent but busy. Nymphing is the most productive approach with a variety of midge, baetis, and attractor nymph patterns.

Rainbow WarriorRIO's Tung TiedOlive Anato MayJujubee MidgeZebra MidgeCrossfit JigFirestarterFrenchieSunburst Jig
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Odfw Central Zone

2026-07-23GOOD

Anglers report good and consistent fishing following several stockings. Nymphing with midges and stoneflies and stripping small streamers with light fluorocarbon tippet are effective, with afternoon blue-winged olive and midge hatches to watch for.

midge nymphstonefly nymphsmall streamer
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Fly Fishers Place

2026-07-20GOOD

Good fishing available but crowds are heavy near the hatchery and campground; recommended to explore other parking areas and hunt for fish holding in cool spots as singles or doubles. Guide Michael had success on jig leeches, soft hackles, and midges.

jig leechessoft hacklesmidgesolive stonesolive caddis #16-18tan caddis #16-18antsbeetleshippie stompersgrasshoppers
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Fly And Field

2026-07-17GOOD

Fall River is offering consistent action with fish holding along weed beds, undercut banks, lava shelves, and deeper runs. Fish are increasingly selective due to exceptional water clarity, rewarding anglers with accurate drag-free presentations.

PMD Sparkle Dun #16-18Film Critic PMD #16-18CDC Comparadun #16-18X-Caddis #14-16Zebra Midge #18-22Olive Perdigon #16-20Two Bit Hooker #16-18Tan Caddis Pupa #14-16Balanced Leech #12-14Olive Mini Sculpin #8-10
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Fly Fishers Place

2026-07-11GOOD

The Fall River is fishing well with strong afternoon hatches of PMDs, BWOs, and small caddis reported by guide Troy. Early morning and evening sessions are productive for avoiding crowds, and the streamer game is especially exciting with visual strikes.

BeetlePMDBWOTan CaddisBlack CaddisYellow SallyLittle Olive StoneAntHopperHippie StomperMidgeLeechMOPSSmall Mayfly NymphStreamer
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Fly And Field

2026-07-10GOOD

Fall River is fishing reliably with cold spring-fed flows keeping fish active through summer. Subsurface tactics are most consistent, with good dry fly opportunities during afternoon hatches and especially in the evening.

PMD Sparkle Dun #16-18Film Critic PMD #16-18CDC Comparadun #16-18X-Caddis #14-16Zebra Midge #18-22Olive Perdigon #16-20Two Bit Hooker #16-18Tan Caddis Pupa #14-16Jig Pheasant Tail #16-18Olive Mini Sculpin #8-10
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Confluence Fly Shop

2026-07-10GOOD

The Fall River is fishing well across multiple techniques including dries, nymphs, streamers, and leeches. PMDs, caddis, beetles, and ants are all producing fish.

CDC ComparadunHackle StackerStealth LinkMorrish May DayBent CrippleGrasshopperWhite Wooly BuggerJujubaetisJujubee MidgeTwo-Bit HookerT. MidgeLexi's Holo MidgeMidge Pupa
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