Fly fishing · CA · McArthur CA · Wild trout

Fall River: hatch chart + live conditions

Boat-access-only spring creek in the Fall River Valley. Flat, clear water with massive, selective wild rainbows. CA Wild Trout Program: artificial flies and lures only, catch-and-release. Trico and PMD hatches are exceptional.

Current conditions: Checking USGS… USGS site 11376550

Top 3 dry flies for July

1
Elk Hair Caddis fly pattern
Size 12-16 · dry
Matches active hatch: caddis.
2
Stimulator fly pattern
Size 10-14 · dry
Matches active hatch: caddis.
3
Trico Spinner fly pattern
Size 20-24 · dry
Matches active hatch: trico.

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12-month hatch chart

Month blue wing olive caddis green drake midge pale morning dun terrestrial trico
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Frequently asked

What are the best months to fish the Fall River?

Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

What flies hatch on the Fall River in July?

Active hatches this month: trico, pale morning dun, caddis, terrestrial.

What species are in the Fall River?

Primary: rainbow trout, brown trout. Boat-access-only spring creek in the Fall River Valley. Flat, clear water with massive, selective wild rainbows. CA Wild Trout Program: artificial flies and lures only, catch-and-release. Trico and PMD hatches are exceptional.

Are there special fishing regulations on the Fall River?

No special-regulation section is listed here, so standard California trout regulations apply. Check CA DFW before fishing.

How do I check live water conditions on the Fall River?

The live USGS reading is shown at the top of this page (site 11376550). It refreshes hourly.

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