08/14/2026
Flies & Lies weekly report 8-13-26
CFS : at Cheesman Canyon dam - 145
CFS : at Trumbull below Brush Creek - 145
Water condition : clear
Flows have dropped to 145 CFS but there’s still good fishing to be had throughout both Deckers and Cheesman Canyon right now. Water temperatures have stayed in a great range for this time of year, keeping fish active. Nymphing and dry dropper rigs continue to produce the most. Fish are spread out in a variety of water, so don’t overlook riffles, pocket water, and the edges of faster runs as the day warms up. Presentation is much more important then fly selection, make sure you dial in your weight and get the best drag free drift you possibly can.
We’re seeing a handful of different bugs hatching depending on where you are fishing along the river, a few Tricos, some PMDs, Caddis and Midges. While hatches are definitely inconsistant, looking in the tailouts, slower pockets, soft edges and bubble lines, you will find rising fish!
Nymphs -
•Floss Worm brown - size 10
•BH Caddis Pupa - size 16-18
•Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail - size 18
•Theo’s North Platte Emerger black - size 22
•Two Bit Ho**er Red - size 18
•Sparkle wing RS2 black - size 22
•Chocolate thunder - size 20-22
Drys -
•Micro Chubby Tan - size 16
•Male Trico spinner - size 22-24
•Foam PMX Tan - size 10
•Sparkle Dun PMD - size 18-20
•Elk Hair Caddis Olive - size 18
If you need any flies or advice on rigging/where to go. Stop by the shop, we are happy to help!
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