Month | Hatch | Time of Day | Recommended Fly Sizes | Popular Fly Patterns |
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January | Midges | Warmest part of day | #20-#24 | Zebra Midge, Griffith’s Gnat |
February | Midges | Warmest part of day | #20-#24 | Zebra Midge, Griffith’s Gnat |
March | Blue Winged Olives | Afternoon | #18-#20 | Comparadun, WD-40 |
Little Black Caddis | Late Afternoon | #18-#20 | Elk Hair Caddis | |
April | Hendricksons & Red Quills | Afternoon | #12-#14 | Hendrickson Parachute, Red Quill |
Blue Winged Olives | Afternoon | #18-#20 | Comparadun, WD-40 | |
May | Sulphurs | Late Afternoon to Dusk | #16-#18 | Sulphur Parachute |
Caddis | Late Afternoon to Dusk | #14-#18 | Elk Hair Caddis | |
March Browns | Afternoon | #10-#12 | March Brown Sparkle Dun | |
June | Green Drakes | Evening | #10-#12 | Green Drake Cripple |
Light Cahills | Evening | #14-#16 | Light Cahill Dry Fly | |
July | Tricos | Morning | #20-#24 | Trico Spinner |
Terrestrials | Mid Morning to Afternoon | #10-#14 | Hopper Patterns, Ants, Beetles | |
August | Tricos | Morning | #20-#24 | Trico Spinner |
Terrestrials | Mid Morning to Afternoon | #10-#14 | Hopper Patterns, Ants, Beetles | |
September | Blue Winged Olives | Late Afternoon to Dusk | #18-#22 | Comparadun, WD-40 |
Terrestrials | Mid Morning to Afternoon | #10-#14 | Hopper Patterns, Ants, Beetles | |
October | Blue Winged Olives | Afternoon to Dusk | #18-#22 | Comparadun, WD-40 |
Caddis | Late Afternoon to Dusk | #14-#18 | Elk Hair Caddis | |
November | Midges | Warmest part of day | #20-#24 | Zebra Midge, Griffith’s Gnat |
December | Midges | Warmest part of day | #20-#24 | Zebra Midge, Griffith’s Gnat |
The Root River – South Park offers numerous access points particularly favorable for fly fishing:
Fly fishing enthusiasts will find numerous ideal places along the Root River – South Park. Some of these locations include:
The Root River meandering through South Park presents a breathtaking snapshot of mother nature’s beauty. This river brims with history and stunning landscapes! Dating back to Native American times, the Root River served as a hub for fishing and transportation. It received its name from the Native American word “Chippecotton“, meaning ‘River with many roots’.
Visiting the Root River- South Park is like stepping into a historical painting. The vibrant wildlife, pulsing waters and lush surroundings provide an engaging journey into nature’s splendor and our shared historical past.
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