Lenice, Nunnally, Merry Lakes

GAGE LOCATION

DAY/YEAR
GRAPHS

CURRENT
STAGE/FLOW

WHAT TIME

CITY

Ellensburg

NOAA

Accuweather

TWC

HATCH

NYMPH/
LARVA

PUPA/
EMERGER

DUN/
ADULT

EGG-
LAYER

Damselfly

Dragonfly

Midge

Waterboatman

Scud

Sculpin

Leech

Baitfish

Sprawler dragonfly

This trio stays open until November 30. Look for midge hatches during the warm parts of the day (if the day has any warm parts). The rest of the time you may find active trout in the shallow areas because those spots are warmer. An olive Woolly Bugger or other streamer can be effective. You might also try an immature damselfly nymph imitation; use a traditional pattern, such a Marabou Damsel, but use a tan or light-olive body color and a size 14-16 hook.

Resting fish can be found in deeper water. Although they are probably not actively feeding, they will sometimes take a streamer that is dandled in front of their nose. The colder the water, the slower your fly should move. A streamer or Woolly Bugger that is barely moving could prove the best tactic.

For more on November tactics and flies, see the Lakes in General report.