Wny Fly Fishing Report 6/28/09
I went to my cabin to do some much need repairs and to do a little fishing on the side. The weather didn't help with 1.5" of rain falling in about one hour, talk about a drenching. Flash floods and washed out ditches with overflowing culverts was the norm for most of the weekend, but i did mange to catch a few trout on some smaller streams nearby. A few critters and some nice scenery made an lousy day seem a little better.
WNY Hatch Chart
Name Size Dates
Stoneflies 10-18 April - September
B.W.O 18-22 April - September
Hendrickson 12-14 April - May
Black Caddis 16-18 March - May
Caddis 14-18 April - September
March Brown 10-12 May - June
Grey Fox 12-14 May - June
Sulpher 14-18 May - June
P.M.D. 16-20 May - June
Lt. Cahill 14-16 June - July
Green Drake 8-10 May - June
Isonchia 12-14 June - August
Yellow Stonefly 12-14 June - September
Hexagina 6-8 June - July
Trico 20-24 July - September
Ants 16-22 June - September
Beetles 12-16 June - September
Flying Ants 16-18 June - September
Hoppers 10-12 August
Crickets 10-12 August
Flow Rate Guide
Oatka Creek
2.60 – 2.80 low water flows·
2.80 – 3.00 moderate flows·
3.00 – 3.20 good fishing flow·
3.20 – 3.40 starting to rise·
3.40 – 3.60 High Water
Genesee River near Wellsville
100 – 200cfs Summer Flows Low water
200 – 300cfs Summer Flows Good Water
300 – 400cfs Spring Flows Fishable·
400 – 500cfs Spring Flows High Water·
650cfs + Stay Home
Cattaraugus Creek
Cattaraugus in Fall
100 – 250cfs Low Water Flow·
250 – 400cfs Good Fishing Flow·
400 – 650cfs Fishable Flow·
650 – 800cfs High Water Flow·
800 – 1000cfs Very High Water Flow·
1000 – 1200cfs Stay Home Tie Flies
Cattaraugus in Spring
100 – 250cfs Low Water Flow·
250 – 400cfs Good Fishing Flow·
400 – 650cfs Normal Fishing Flow·
650 – 800cfs High Water Flow·
800 – 1000cfs Very High Water Flow·
1000 – 1200cfs + Stay Home Tie Flies
I was thinking of making the trip to wellsville thursday to do some fly fishing. Is it fishable or should I stay home. Also, what flies should I concentrate on this time of year for the genny? I notice they have some rain forcasted.
ReplyDeletemicro caddis, cahills, ants, beetles, golden stones. watch the gage very carefully i was down this weekend and it was a washout, we had 1.5" of rain in about 45 min. it turned the river into coffee.
ReplyDeletelooks like Ill be waiting another week to make the trip out west, I live in elmira, Been fishing the Ville for 20+ years. I started flyfishing about 2 years ago and I am addict now. My bait fishing days are over, Not much challenge in catching fish with wax worms and maggotts anymore. Im still learning how to match hatches and when to use what! I hope you dont mind If i pop by your site to ask questions. you seem to know whats good! I want to get down to the Catch and Release area near Shongo. Ive never fished out there. Anyway, Enough of the rambling, thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteCubbyProctor you are always welcome to ask any questions. The area in question, i have fished for over 25 years, it has alot of different water to fish from deep pools to long slow stretches and classic dry fly sections.
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