9/18/08
LMR 139cfs  THe water is low but the fishing is still good, the hybrids are still around but we need some rain to bring in the fish, key on the fastest water you can find with big streamers.  Smallmouth fishing has been great in the up river, they have been fishing best from Ceasar creek to fosters, poppers are always the most fun but dark streamers have been more effective, bunnies and clouser darters have been the best patterns, fish rivers, creek mouths, and runs.  lately the mooneye have mooved up and these 8-14in fish provide lots of fun on dry flies, light rods and 5-3x tippets with a #14 caddis will take this fish, if you see rising fish in flat water in the low light periods they are probably mooneye.  A good cast will probably get bit.

EFLMR 44cfs  with the water cooling the smallmouth fishing should be great, same tactics as above.  Fishing smaller flies will result in more fish, there are lots of sunfish and rockbass in the stream.

Brookville 2.99ft  The fishing has been good at the tailwater, midges are the big thing now.  however in the evenings there has been a nice caddis hatch that provides a couple hours of fast action with flies that you can actually see!  sight fishing and streamers at night are still the best ways to catch big fish.  look for cloudy days as the bwo's will come off well in the inclement weather.

Mad River 200cfs (I think the gauge is broken)  the water has been low and incredibly clear.  fishing caddis dries and bwo's has been a great way to catch good numbers of fish.  nymphing with PT's and caddis is effective in the deep fast pools.  the lower river has been fishing best.  As always on the mad, stay late in the evenings and throw streamers from your bass box, you will be surprised at how well this works!

9/6/08
LMR 202cfs  Fishing hasn't changed much from the last report, we are still catching some hybrids and each rain brings in a few more fish.  look for the cooler temps in the next few weeks to bring in big numbers of fish.

EFLMR 40cfs The east fork is still fishing well for smallies and sunfish, the same tactics apply as before.  as the days get shorter dont be afraid to throw some bigger streamers as the smallies start to put on the fall feed.

Brookville 2.95ft  The trico hatch is slowing but there will still be a few bugs around in the mornings for a couple more weeks.  Midges are begining to take center stage and on cloudy days there should be some bwo's coming off, there have also been some sporatic caddis and some bigger mayflys coming off in low numbers, the fish have not keyed on them but a small caddis will usually take some fish.  the next few weeks finesse will be the key, light tippets and small flies until the water raises.

Mad River 122cfs  The mad has been excellent this week (weird I know), good hatches of pseudocleons and baetis have been coming off mornings and evenings, a size 22-24 bwo has been producing very well.  there have also been some caddis coming off, in the mornings #16-20 in black and tan and in the evenings the white millers are coming off, these are a big #12-14 white caddis.  Ripping streamers have also been effective.


8/29/08
LMR 177cfs  After the rain earlier this week we are expecting more hybrids to be moving into the river, fish over ten pounds have already been landed and the fishing should continue to get better as the we move into fall.  The larger skipjack have also moved in and can be found at the edges of fast water in the lower river, look for fleeing minnows and you found them.  These voracious little fish average 10-15 inches and fight just like a tiny tarpon, they will attack anything as long as it is small, white, and moving fast just under the surface.  The smallmouth are also biting well in this low water, fish streamers along cover and in riffles, or float poppers by ledges, weedbeds, and under overhangs.

EFLMR 39cfs  Not much has changed in the east fork, the smallies bite best in the shade or in low light conditions, the sunfish and rockbass can be caught all day.  Fishing crayfish and wooly buggers in deeper water should catch some bigger smallies as well and giving a good shot at catching a carp.

Brookville 2.94ft  the water at brookville is still running cool and clear and the fishing has remained the same, Excellent! the fish are rising so heavily on tricos in the morning it looks like it's raining and they continue to feed sporatically on terrestrials and midges throughout the day.  Sight fishing has been very productive on bigger fish, also fishing with streamers after dark will add a few more at the end of an evening.

Mad River 131cfs the mad is low clear and cold right now, the whole river is fishing well and it is low enough to make fishing easy in the lower sections.  I have seen little in the way of hatches aside from midges, but there are sporactic risers in the mornings, these fish can be taken on griffiths gnats, ants, or small attractors, stealth is the key to catching these fish with the low water.  Standard nymphing works well this time of year as well, concentrate on deeper pools or any small current breaks in the straight water.


8/16/08
LMR 180cfs  Fishing has been excellent this past week.  Smallies can be caught in riffles with streamers or along cover with crayfish patterns or wooly buggers.   As mentioned earlier hybrids are moving in and the fishing is getting better every time out, look for big fish and big numbers moving in within the next two weeks.

EFLMR 33cfs Low and clear with smallies and sunfish biting well along weed edges and wood, try fishing big poppers late in the evening for better fish.

Brookville 3ft 65 degrees.  Fishing the trico hatch has been phenomenal with double digit numbers of browns becoming the norm.  after this morning hatch sight fishing mid afternoon is producing big fish.  I the evenings nymphing should produce, ants and midges fished to risers will also take fish.  Don't be afraid to stay late after dark and swing streamers for bigger fish.

Mad River 160 cfs  Running low clear and very fishable, not much going on at this point.  nymphing is your best bet but keep some caddis ready in case of a hatch.


8/12/08
All waters we report on are holding true to previous updates.  Fishing has been very good as of late.  Finally good temps, water levels, and insect and bait ativity to get the fish going.  Also we are finding EARLY hybrids in the LMR and fish up to 7lbs already being caught.  Check the photo galleries for recent additions in the BTW and LMR albums.  Fishing is best at first and last light but still producing some fish throughout the day.  Get out and have some fun. 


8/10/08
LMR 330cfs  Water is looking nice and the river is very fishable, stick to mornings and evenings for best success.  smallmouth should be holding in eddies or along logs and weedlines throughout the river.  fishing with big streamers in fast riffles is starting to produce a few hybrids, and bring along some rope flies for the gar.

EFLMR 38cfs  the water is low and clear, fishing poppers slowly along weedlines and dropoffs should produce some great smallie action.  carp should be looking for crayfish and nymphs in the riffles and flats.

Brookville 2.85ft 50cfs The water is again cold and the fishing has been excellent the past few days, the water is running at 64 degrees at the park.  This is the time for dry flies, we are seeing a morning hatch of bwo's followed by a great trico spinner fall with risers most active from 8-11 in the morning; ants, caddis, and gnat patterns will also take fish.  If nymphing is your game fish caddis and midge larva or pheasant tails in the fastest water available, this is the best tactic in late afternoon and evening.

Mad River 176cfs  the mad is running clear and is now at great levels for fishing.  not much has been coming off other than the large numbers of japaneze bettles along the river.  nymphing with caddis larva has been the most effective technique, remember to fish all the water as the fish may be on the smallest structure.

Summer fishing in ponds and lakes is excellent, this is the time to go enjoy catching bluegills or go and trow large tpwaters for big bass at night.


7/31/08
BTW NOTICE FROM CENTRAL INDIANA TROUT UNLIMITED

 

Date:   7/30/2008 8:23 pm EDT

"CITU is now recommending that you avoid fishing the tailwater for trout unless there is a sustained release of water at 20 degrees C (68 F) or less. Because of the very unusual circumstance that occurred earlier this year there is very little cold water left in the lake. At minimum flows the water pulled from the lake is getting warmer as the summer progresses. On hot days the water at the lower end of the tailwater will be a problem for trout. We are hoping they may move upstream and hold in pools. Please pass along to all of those interested in keeping this fishery thriving. " Nick Schroeder CITU Please consider this before your next trip to Brookeville Tail Waters. The current temp. is 72 degrees f. Thank you.

I would also like to make you aware of recent poaching problems at the BTW.  Trout are being kept illegally by the dozen.  Many people have reported browns being kept.  The limit is one brown over 18".  Many have been seen with several under the legal size limit.  Rainbows must be 7" and in combination only 5 trout my be kept.  Please report poachers 1-800-847-4367 to the IDNR tip line.  Thank you for your help.

7/29/08   
LMR 350cfs    Water is finally setteling down.  Crayfish and bait fish are your best bet.  With hot weather ahead fish early and late.  Look to structure to hold fish such as boulders, rocks, logs and refrigerators to hold fish. 

EFLMR: 40cfs real good shape.  Same report as above.  Water will be skinny by comparison use stealth to your advantage.

BTW.  3.25ft guage hieght.  Tricos in the am are the ticket, 22's to 26.  Caddis occasionally size 16 black.  Streamers up to 5 in. when all else fails.  Nymphs from pheasant tails to caddis pupa.  16 to 24.  Midges in olive black, grey, tan and zebra from 20-30.  Fish late and early for best results.  Gurgle bugs, purple and olive skated accross the top late evening and through out the night.  


Mad River. 229cfs  water is a pinch high and the lower trout water was a bit off color on last Friday.  Streamers, and nymphing will be your best bet.  Caddis, small stone flies and Adams will draw fish to the surface. 

Ponds still fishing well.  Bluegill are being found on beds again and the bass are cruising deeper water off of shallow flats. 

7/23/08   
LMR 500cfs, Prime for a nice float right now.  Fishing should begin to really pick up as the water stabilizes and the fish get settled.  Crayfish are the best bet right now.  Bait fish patterns as well and don't forget some topwater action in slower pools.

EFLM 49cfs,  Still a bit off color but clearing.  Fishing closer to the dam will bring clearer water and better fishing for the next few days as the lower stretch's clear.

BTW Now over 4' again and water temps on the rise.  Should become fishable again by the end of the week.  Terresstrials have been working with midge or caddis pupa on a dropper.  Dries are working when bugs are present and tricos are begining to emerge.  Watch water levels closely they have bouncing up and down abit this year.  Streamers are the ticket for high water conditions. 

Mad River.  225cfs.  Not much to report lately.  Fish are being caught on dries (sz14 adams has been the ticket it seems) when water levels are stable and consitant.  Terrestrials and dropper rigs.  If all else fails throw large sculpin or bait fish patterns early or late in the day.  Don't be afraid to throw some big flies from your bass box. 


7/18/08
LMR: 541cfs,  still muddied from recent rains but certainly fishable.  fish right along the edges of cover or in the tailouts of the pools for smallies with crayfish patterns or noisy poppers.  also dont forget the sinking lines and bright baitfish patterns for whatever may be lurking in the deep rips.

EFLMR: 37cfs very fishable.  throw sneaky peats, small poppers, and large hoppers for smallmouth and sunfish right along the grassbeds or near boulders, morning and evening are best.  for larger smallies try big crayfish, clousers, or zuddlers in the deeper rocky areas.  the carp fishing has been great, big nymphs especially stones, damselflies, and even hex's are excellent choices, small crayfish are a standby, if the fish are on the surface try a stimulator.  for the big numbers try mullberry flies under trees.

LMR tribs (Ceasars creek, Todds fork, O'bannon creek): all three are running low and clear, think smaller than the Lmr.  the topwater bite is the most fun and productive.  Also black, olive, and white wooly buggers are productive.  expect numbers not size in these streams, this is a great way to get kids in the streams.

BTW:  the water is now down around 3ft, this is prime time for caddis and midges, with shots at big fish on light tippets.  morning and evening are prime.  look for fish rising to midges in the runs and tailouts, and caddis in the riffles.  ants and hoppers will be an excellent option until the fall and be on the lookout for the tricos due to come in the next few weeks.  as usual standard nymphs apply, always think small.

Mad River:  347cfs, should drop to fishable levels in the next few days.  look for sporatic caddis hatches especially in the evenings.   Terrestrials will be the big ticket throughout the warmer months, and the same midges that work at the BTW will take tough fish at the mad.  For nymphing try black and olive copper johns, prince's, and hares ears.  Streamers are the big fish ticket and always a good way to turn fish, think night for the big boys, you cannot throw a streamer to large!



7/6/08
LMR; 780cfs and slowly clearing,  fishable so get out and give it a try.  Look for clearing water near the bank and shallower runs to hold fish.  Crayfish and baitfish are key patterns right now.  Rusty to olive cray fish and shad and darter baitfish.  Sinking lines are a must.  Sneaky peats with a floating line a good bet also.

EFLMR; 98 cfs  a little high and muddy but will clear quickly, try up near the tail waters.  lots of rock bass, smallies and carp to be had.  Carp a spooky but cruising and  hungry.  Same patterns as above but try nymping for the carp with PT HE and little stone flies.

BTW.  guage ht.  3.8  Needs to come down a bit but throwing big streamers will still bring fish to hand.  Don't be afraid to throw flies as long as 6" in olives, browns and bright colors.  Experiment untill you key on one that produces.

Mad River.  Had been fishing very well.  when the water settles again should be good.  Adams 14 to 18.  the usuall suspects when nymphing and streamers.  Look for caddis and small black or brown stone sporadically throught the day.

Ponds and lakes are hot bluegill are biting very well. 

PLease try to pick up some trash along the way as the floods and high waters have left their mark.  Stop by the shop for a free trash bag before your next outing.  Thanks  S


6/25/08
LMR:  Finally down and clearing,  Nows the time to hit the river. Cray fish, small baitfish and poppers are the ticket.  Don't forget the cicadas there are still pleanty of fish eating them.

EFLMR:  Has been fishing very well.  Levels are great.  Smallies and carp are pleantiful as well as sunfish, bluegill and rock bass.


6/18/08  Mad River 257 cfs.  The river is still abit high but is clear.  Upper reach's will be your best bet right now.  Small black caddis.  Brown Duns,  Adams parachute and midge are ticket.  Get a good drift infront of a riser and you will likely hook up.  Watch for fish hitting emergers under the surface.  Nymphing has been marginal.  If all else fails throw a big streamer.


BTW Still running at 5ft.  Most likely will start to drop by next week maybe by the weekend if we are lucky.  Midges are going to picking up and size's down to 30's will be strong and your best bet at numbers.


EFLMR.  Sill looking good and fishable and continues to clear.  Cray fish, clouser and leach's.   Cicadas will continue to catch fish for maybe two weeks depending on the conditions.

LMR.  3686cfs.  Still high and very muddy.  I have no idea when it will fish again.  I will keep you posted.

Ponds are really hot for bluegill and some bass.  Watch for cruising and surface feeding carp.  They are eating insect, seed pods, berries and any thing on top so don't pass up a throw or two to one on top if you see one.


6/17/08:  EFLMR still your best bet.  LMR just spiked back to 4800cfs and will continue to run high untill Ceasars Creek has returned to summer pool.  The like is very high right now.
Try dead drifting black buggers and other helgramite patterns, bait fish patterns and crayfish.  Cicadas continue to raise fish.  The carp have been actively feeding so check that out.
Ponds have been producing very well for gills, bass and carp.  Look for carp on shallow flats around weed lines eating on the surface.  They are eating seeds and small insects so try bushy smaller flies and of course the cicadas.  S

6/12/08  EFLMR: Running 161cfs and fishable. Water is still abit off color but levels are good.  Cray fish and baitfish patterns are the first choice but dont forget you cicada the are thick around the East Fork right now.  Other tribs are you best bet. LMR is dropping steady but slowly.  4300cfs today.  Another week or so and should really fire up. (if we don't get the heavy rain expected Friday.
Orange has been a hot color for crayfish and streamers.  The bunny leach is always a good bet.  have some fun out there. 

BTW Still running at 6ft and will continue at this level for a week or so at least.

Mad River.  Fishable.  I will have a full report later today and will get it up.


6/11/08 LMR is still high and muddy but steadily dropping.  The lower EFLM looks good and is fishable.  Cicadas are all over and fish will east them.  Stop by for the latest patterns or just try black, black and orange, poppers or stimulators in orange. 
Tribs are low and should fish well.  Cicadas or cray fish and streamers should do the trick.  BTW.  Running over 6ft.  The resevoir is around 6ft above summer pool.  Expect the water to run high for the next week or two.  Pond fishing is hot with poppers and streamers.  Nymphs and woolybuggers for blue gill are always a good bet.  good luck.


5/14/08 ALL THE RIVER'S ARE BLOWN OUT AGAIN.  FISHING IS EXTREMELY TOUGH AND DANGEROUS DURING THESE CONDITIONS.  FISH CAN STILL BE CAUGHT AROUND BREAKS DEEPER EDDIES AND ANYTHING OFFERING SHELTER FROM THE HEAVY CURRENT. OVER SIZE DARK COLORED FLIES ARE THE WEAPON OF CHOICE.  IF YOU DO HEAD OUT BE CAREFUL AND DON'T FISH ALONE.  s



4/16/08

BTW.  Just got off the phone with IDNR and Brookville Reservoir Management, there will be no shut down of the tail waters for the end of this month so get out and fish.  Water levels are becoming fishable and there are plenty of fish to be caught.

LMR,  water levels receding and quite fishable,  Whites and hybrids are on the move, smallie action is picking up and even the gar are biting already.  Get out and fish.  Smallish bait fish patterns and bunny leachs should produce. 

EFLMR.  Water levels dropping and fishing picking up.  same as above.

Mad River.  Look for the Hedrickson, brown and black early stone's BWO's for some great dry fly actions.  Standard nymphing and streamer still likely to produce.

Ponds and Lakes,  These waters are producing every thing right now. Bluegill, lm bass, and crappie are being caught often and some size and heft to them.  Look for shallow flat adjacent to deep water. Crappies around brush and timber




LMR, Still running high and muddy.  Lou and I managed a couple of White bass on Monday.  Good size fat females.  As the water drops the fishing should pick up.  Keep a close eye on water levels and reports here as the season heats up so will our reports.  Check out the photo section for pics.  Keep in mind these are very dangerous conditions and should be approached with extreme caution.  Fish currents breaks and eddies at the banks fish will be resting in the still or slower water.  Lou was searching with a spinning rod and white pink 3in curley tail and I got my fish on a olive meat whistle.  Experiment with color and flies in the 2-4in range.

EFLMR,  Flow should start to settle over the next few days. Same as above.

BTW,  Water should start coming down.  Streamers will still produce, keep an eye out for midges, bwo, slate drakes and sulphers.  Nymphs such as PT, Hairs Ears, copper Johns and scuds.

Mad River.  Again watch water levels and fish same as above. 


We are expected to get more rain Thursday and Friday up to 3in in places.  Please be aware of water levels and avoid wading, Wading should not be necessary to produce fish. 

Ponds and lakes will heat up quick.  Look to the shallow southern banks to produce the best.  Gills, LMB and crappie are beginning to pick up.  Carp have been spotted also, as the sun and warm rains are bringing temps up in the ponds.  Now is the time for these bodies of water. 




2/5/08
LMR.  11,100 cfs Flood stage. Not worth the trip unless you just want to see the water running hard.

EFLMR.  Also blown out.

Brookville Tailwaters Guage hieght 3.45 and dropping as of 3 pm 2/5/08.  Temps running 37.5 degrees.  Fishing is still decent with fish being taken on small olive streamers.  Bunny strip streamers such as the meat whistle proving to be doing well.  Don't be afraid to throw some of your bigger flies this time of year.  Conversly midges are still present and offer a good shot.  Standard nymphs still apply.  Remember Dec. 31st thru April 15th is now a catch and release only season.  Thank you to the IDNR for opening this up for all of us to enjoy.

Mad River: 840Cfs.  Stay home and tie some flies. 




12/3/07
Fishing is slowing with the weather turning cold.  Trout fishing in the Mad Rive and Brookville tailwaters will continue to be worth the drive.  Midges, nymphs and streamers such as wooly buggers, sculpin patterns and bait fish patterns fished around structure and deep water will be productive.  Olive seems to be a good color right now also.  Don't be afraid to throw bigger flies at this time of year.


LMR has slowed but fish will still eat when the water levels drop.  Look for runs into deep pools.  Sharp drop offs will be the best bet.  Smallies, saugeye and channel cats will be your best bet.  White streamers fished very slow, chartruse and white, and black and olive will also produce.
EFLM. This tail water fishery will remain a bit warmer than some waters and should not be over looked.  Fish the same techniques as above.  

Winter fishing can be productive and will often time produce larger fish so its worth a shot. Fishing mid day in the sunshine will be the most productive.  Keep an eye out for gravel flats that have deep water close by and approach with stealth.  These can be very productive areas on warm sunny days. 

Don't forget the Erie Basin for incredible steelhead fishing opportunities. Watch the weather reports carefully and plan to fish behind fronts when water levels are dropping.  All reports indicate lots of fish have pushed in and are  being taken on small nymphs such as the prince and pheasant tail.  Streamers swung in the tailouts and of course eggs.  Cheese colors in 10 and 12 and nuke eggs.  Sucker spawn and egg clusters in pale colors as well.


11/16/07

This will be a very general report as things have slowed down with the weather changes.  Our local waters are begining to drop steadily in temperature and fish are begining to slow a bit.  The hybrids have slipped back into the Ohio River.  Try the dam tailraces, creek mounths and warm water discharges for hybrids if you still have the bug.  Small mouth will continue to feed though will be tough to find.  Sunny afternoons will be your best bet this time of year.  Fish slow, slow ,slow and slower.  Dead drifting white streamers is a good bet to imitate any shad dying off.

Brookeville Tail Waters have been on a heavy release schedule the last few weeks but between 6am and 2pm good catch's have been reported using small streamer, wooly bugger and pts.  Midges as always very small and keep an eye out for BWO or slates.  A black stone fly dead drifted through deeper slower pools may produce as weel.  Stones are active all year round though they won't always be hatching.

Mad River, I have had some good reports from the Mad despite the begining of the leaf run.  Fishing small bead head buggers in tandem with pts, Copper Johns or other small nymphs.  A recent saine brought up some huge 6-8 inch sculpins. I didn't even know they got that big, must be that fertilizer run off.  Throwing big sculpin patterns late evening and early morning could be worth a shot for some of the elusive large browns.  Be prepaired to clean leaves every other cast and adapt to depth at which they are moving through.      


LMR: 1080cfs is dropping fast from recent rains.  We hope to see good number of Hybrids moving in after the bait fish.  Now is the time folks.  Early morning and late evening offer your best shot.  Big shad streamers and sinking or sink tips is the trick.  Smallies biting well throughout the day.  The chase is on............................

EFLMR.  238cfs. High but still fishable.  Good chance's for white bass and hybrids right now.  Big streamer in shad patters for hybrids and clousers and smaller shad patterns for white bass, Smallies throught out the day.


Brookville tail waters ght:3.45ft water temp approaching 60's. Releasing water right now mean's unsafe wading and high waters. be sure and check before attempting to wade and do not wade alone.  Fish scuds and nymphs as the push of water will break them loose. Leafs will soon become a factor.  Heavy winds will drop lots of leaves and the trout tend to stop feeding for awhile. Streamer are your best bet but be prepated to clean your fly of leaf every other cast.

Mad River 116cfs.  Water levels dropping and the rain should help.  Try nyphing with standards as the water clears, Streamers a good bet.  Leaf's will become a factor soon and fish with turn off for awhile.  Streamers are your best bet but be ready to clean your fly every other cast.

Keep our rivers and lakes clean for our kids and teach them for there kids!!! 

10/21/07 Wow almost a month since my last reports.  No excuse's so lets get back to business.

LMR: CFS: 206.  The recent rains and push of water into the watershed has been a well deserved drink for the creeks and rivers.  The big news is the Hybrid,Striper and white bass are on the move chasing bait fish such as skip jack and shad.  Fish in top of the runs in the current seems and breaks.  The bite has historically been between 6am untill about 8am and then shuts off.  Fish big streamers in white and green, or blue's with lots of flash. Sinking lines and ticking the bottem a must for these guys.  Saugeye are coming to darter patterns and baby saugeye colored streamers.  Smallies are starting to hit on top and feed actively as well.  Sneaky petes, clousers, and leach's should produce well.  Look at long runs with rocky structure as well tailouts of large pools.

EFLMR: 46CFS .  White bass and hybrids on the move here as well.  Look for them in the same locations as above and try abit smaller flies for these fish.  Also fish early.  During the day fish shades overhangs along the runs and fish a little slower.  Smallies will be active as well.

Brookville Tail Waters:GH 2.93 ft TEMP 60* f.  BTW continues to fish very well.  Tiny Midges in 22 to 30 still a huge factor.  Creams, browns. tans, grey's and black body in varities are the way to go.  Some small BWO's presant and startdard nymhps such as Pt's Hairs ears, prince and copper johns.  Greenie weenie also seems to be a good one (inch worm) for some tight lipped fish. Trico's are done but may still produce.  Terrestrials still worth a shot.  Swing streams ear ly and late in the day.

Mad River: 86 cfs:  Have not heard much from the Mad latley.  Stick with traditional nymphs. Terrestrials still worth a looks.  Watch for any sign of BWO's or midge hatch's. 

Keep our rivers and lakes clean for our kids and teach them for there kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


9/26/07
Sorry for the lack of reports latley.  Went to Denver for the Fly Tackle Dealer Show last week and even got to show my wife around the old neighborhood.  Plans to fish however did not materialize.
As for the fishing report all I can say is WE NEED RAIN BAD,  Hope for cool weather to come. 

LMR:90cfs.  Water is dangerously low.  I have not seen much going on latley.  I would continue to work deeper runs and up in the tail outs of  the pools.  Fish very early in the day or late in the evening.  Crayfish, leach's, hellgramites, and nyphms subsurface as well.  Give hoppers, sneaky petes, and poppers a shot for topwater. look for jumping baitfish and throw some streamers like clousers or micky finns.  shallow water means light weight or unweighted patterns. 

EFLMR: 40cfs.  Again work the same area's and techniques as above.

Brookville Tail Waters:  Guage ht. 2.88 Temps approching 60's.  Water Temps as high as there are fish nymphs, streamers and wet flies in the deeper pools.  Terrestrials still a good bet for surface feeders.  Micro Caddis, BWO,  during cloudy or rainy days.  Agian early and late are you best times.  Allthough I have heard fishing is holding up throughout the day as well.

Mad River: 91cfs.  Have not heard much from the Mad.  I would be nymphing and streamer fishing while watching for any hatchs worth fishing.  Try some emergers like the RS-2s and WD -40s.  You may find fish working the middle of the water collumn in the deeper faster water.  Be patient and stealthy. 

KEEP OUR RIVERS AND LAKES CLEAN FOR OUR KIDS AND TEACH THEM FOR THERE KIDS!!!!!

9/11/07
LMR: 272cfs Rain, fainally a little rain with some teeth.  Water levels are up and looking good.  Water will be a bit muddy but the introduction of the cooler rain water should stir things up a bit.  Go with darker colors and maybe a size or two larger than normal.  I would look to the runs and the clearing water around the edges.
 

EFLMR.57cfs.  this one has seen a spike as well.  Likely to be muddier than the LMR might want to give this one a day or two to clear a bit more.  Look for the initial clearing water around  the edges of the riffles and runs if you do head out.  Look for carp up on the flats as well.

Brookville Tailwaters.  Guage ht. 2.88  Temps 56f.  Midges have slowed down,  Give nymphs a try.  Pt's, Copper John's and dark scuds.  Don't forget the caddis.  Still some sporadic caddis action.  Look for tiny micro caddis.  I would give streamers swung in the deeper holes a fair chance as well.  Keep an eye out for those monster carp.  Your 3wt might take a beating but would be some good fun. 


Mad River cfs:  110.  I would hold to nymphing with an eye out for any bugs coming off such as BWO's or caddis. Give streamers a try.  When the leaves start to fall fishing will slow down and be tough.   Have not heard many reports from the Mad latley.
 
Keep an eye on the ponds and lakes in your area as the rain (if we actually get any) can bring some activity.  You won't see and marked increase in water levels but the fish should turn on for a time.


9/7/07
LMR: cfs 104 and holding.  Expecting some rain over the weekend so do your rain dance.  Fishing is still pretty good.  Pretty much the same as previous report.  Keep after them early and later evening.

EFLMR: 44 cfs.  Continue with previous post's advise.  Conditions remain the same.

Brookville tailwaters. guage ht. 2.86 Temp. 55f    Midge hatch is slowing down with higher water temps.  Sporadic caddis still present.  Look for micro caddis throughout the day.  A very small stone fly is also present.  Go to nymph's such as HE and PT.  Try some scud patterns as well.  Don't forget some caddis pupa and larve imitations.  Terrestials like hoppers, ants and beatles.  Give the dry dropper a try as well.  Fish have moved to deeper sections of water.

Mad River.  99cfs.  Pretty low but very fishable.  Try the upper reaches.  Go with caddis imitations and terrestials.  The White Miller caddis should be present.  Standard nymphs should also produce.  Early am and later evening will be the ticket.
  Try some night time streamer fishing for big browns.  Throw a mouse alonge grassy undercut banks for something differen't and very exciting.


8/30/07
LMR: cfs 127  Its raining pray it stays for awhile  Despite this horrible heat and humidity the fishing remains pretty good.  Look for deeper runs, narrows and current along shaded banks.  Fish are concentrated in these area's and once you find them you will do well.  Fish crayfish, leach's, hellgramites, bigger nymphs and bait fish in white from 2"to 4".  The water clarity is pretty good and should continue as the water levels recede.  Gar are active in the slower pool and tailouts so look for them and give the rope fly a shot.  Striped fish may be present in the lower reach's of the river

EFLMR:cfs 46.  The East Fork has been producing well.  Same tactics as the LMR will hold true in the EF.  Try up towards the tail waters for cooler water and stacked fish.  I would say the outlook is pretty good for the EF. 

Brookville Tailwaters: Guage Hieght. 2.86 Water temp. 55.  Ideal wading depth. Water temps have risen a bit but the fishing remains very good.  Midges are still producing in 20-26.  Sporadic caddis throughout the day and a dark caddis still coming off in the late evening.  Keep an eye out for micro caddis as they been present and producing.  Early mornings continue to produce the best and the evening caddis hatch has provided for some excellent opportunity. Try PT's in 12-18 trailer a small 20-26 midge at varying depths. Don't forget ants, hoppers. beatles and the tiny tricos. Also present are some monster carp if you desire a challenge and very large fish as your reward.    Mini Buggers, Wooly Buggers. cray fish patterns. and nymphs sight fished to these monsters.( you never know where a huge rainbow or brown might come from when they see a big streamer headed there way either)

Mad River: cfs 110.    Fishing should be good with nymphs being the primary quarry. Try Pheasant Tails, Hares ears, caddis puppa.  Try swinging a caddis wet fly if you see some caddis activity.  A properly presented wet fly can often times be trigger to an other wise docile fish.  Try streamers early and late and don't be afraid to throw them after dark.  Midges, trico's and terrestrials would be the best bet for dry fly.

Lakes and Ponds.  Fish deep and slow.  If possible fish after dark.  Fish will be actively feeding through out the night and laying up in deeper, cooler water during the day.

Once again remember the fish will be easily stressed and should be handled and released carefully.
Make sure you have lots of water and stay out of the sun as much as possible.  A quick dip in the water will not only be refreshing but will help keep your core body temp down...Don't let the heat stop you go out and have some fun.
As allways "hold on tight" you just never know what might be lurking out there.  S

keep our rivers and lakes clean for our kids and teach them for there kids!!!!!!  We encourage catch and release!!



8/10/07
LMR: cfs 142,  With the recent rains water levels have been a bit up and down the last few day's.  Look for Smallies to be holding in moving  water like run's with some depth.  Gar, Buffalow and Carp have been active in the tail outs of the larger pools. Try the bunny leachs, cryfish, hellgramites and bait fish such as shad patterns, skip jack, and creek chub patterns.  And don't forget the rope fly for gar.   Bait fish have been active the last few day's also.

EFLMR: cfs 48  The EF has been dropping a bit but still seems to be off color.  patterns in olive, black and brown would be your best bet.  Look for fish in the same type of water as above.  Look for big sand flats for carp.  They are spooky so stealth approach is nescessary.  Try smaller crayfish, pheasant tail, hairs ears, hellgramites and san juan worms for these warriors.

Brookville TW:guage hieght 2.8, temps 54f.  Fishing remains hot.  Key on Midge and Midge larve.  Size remains tiny 22-26.  Try a griffiths nat if your seeing clusters on the water.  Pay attention to rise forms. dorsals and tail = larve, snouts= dries.  Caddis have been sporadic during the day.  Dark colors in 16's.  Late evening 8-8.30 look for a black caddis in 14-18.  Hatch's have been worth while.  Try swinging a caddis wet fly around 7:30 or so to pick up early active feeders.

Mad River cfs113.  Still have not heard much from the Mad,  I would suggest nymphs and streamers.  Keep an eye out for caddis and midge hatch's.  Very early and late throw some sculpin and creek chub patterns in search of bigger browns

The heat is breaking with this cold front so we are going to see temps all the way down to 90.(hey beats 105)  Humidity should be low so it will be nice on the rivers.  Get out and enjoy yourselves. Time on the water is good for you.  A great way to connect with family as life has a way of passing us by.  Have fun and Hold On Tight!!!!!!!!  S



8/7/07
LMR:197cfs.  Up a bit but the cooler rain water is a good thing.  Fish have been holding in tail outs and in the faster riffels and runs look for the deeper riffles to be holding active smallies.  Craws and leech's seem to be the ticket right now.  Despite the heat fishing has been decent.  Avoid the mid-day sun and heat and drink lot of water.

EFLMR:53cfs.  Not in bad shape, still a bit murky.  Same tactics as above.  Closer to the spill way fish rocky structure along runs and pools.  Slow presentation in these area are likley to produce well and working on the channel cats as well as smallies. Black leaches weighted and craws again working the best.

Mad River 119cfs.  Not heard much from the Mad as of late.  Recent rains should strir things up a bit.  Nymphing and streamers are likley the best bet.  Don't rule out terrestials as they will oftem produce well on the mad.  Evening and mornings again.  Look for caddis and midge hatchs sporadically.  

Brookville Tailwaters: 2.8 feet and water temps about 53 degrees.  Still producing very well.  Small midge larve and dries in 20-24 in black and grey are the ticket here.  Caddis here and there with a black caddis coming of in decent number in the evenings.  Look for rise forms to determan fly of choice.  Porpasing fish meaning seeing dorsal fins and tails means fish the larve and emergers.  Snout's switch to dries.  Swinging caddis wet flies should produce as well.  Try terrestrials if all else fails to bring fish to hand

With this heat remember to drink water,  water is the best thing.  Sports drinks can acctually inhibit hydration,  I saw that on the news this morning.  I would not have guessed that one.  Folks go out and have some fun, remeber that this heat not only can stress you but the fish as well. Please handle carfully.  Have a great time on the water.
Hold on tight.......

Steve


8/2/07    
LMR:  CFS 170,  Water is looking pretty good.  Mornings and evenings will be your best bet.  Fish cover and shaded area's. Fish the riffles for more active fish.  Sinking lines to probe the deeper holes can produce well.  Use your favorite go to flies right now.  Confidence in your fly choice is critical this time of year.

EFLM: CFS 48,  Ditto from above,  concentrate a little more on deeper shaded holes.

Mad River.  CFS  122,  Have not heard much from the Mad lately,  I would go with terrestrial's and try streamer at day break or dusk.  Standard nyphms.  Look for deeper water with structure and shaded and undercut banks.

Brookville Tail Waters: GH: 2.79 Water temp around 52 f.  Midges still the ticket,  20-26 black or gray midge larva.  Fish in the top 2" of the water column.  For dry again 20-26 in black or greak.  Look closely at rise forms.  if you see dorsal and tails fish the larva and if you see snouts go dry.  Keep an eye out for caddis through out the day and in tan or dark bodies.  In the evening look for a black caddis in 14-18.  Going smaller seems to be the ticket all around.  Remember there is lots of food for these fish to eat so take your time and work for excellent presentation to give you the advantage.

Please pick up any trash you see along the way to keep our waters beautiful.  We all need to be responsible stuards of our environment so our children have the same opportunities as we do.  
Thanks and hold on tight!!!! 

Steve



 7/19/07

LMR: Cfs currentlly at 385 and rising.  With more rain due it will likly continue to rise.  I would give it a shot before it gets much higher.  Dark patterns fished in slower currents, breaks, ledges and anyother good looking water.  Any muddy water with some clear or clearer water along side will be a good ambush point for bass, gar, catfish, white bass, highbreds and any true stripes that remain.  Fishing is going to be tough but worth a shot.  

Tributaries:  will be blown out with rains but will come down quicker and the fresh water entering the basins should reguvinate the fish and falling water could bring on some good fishing.

EFLM:  CFS 68.  Water has been a little up and down.   East Fork should be fishing well up towards the tailwaters.  Have not heard about clarity but could be a good bet.

Mad River:  CFS 131 Has risen a bit but should still fish well.  Best bet would be terrestrials, ants, beatles and hoppers.  Caddis will be the primary dry fly. Don't over look emergers or pupa.  A green caddis wet fly would be worth a shot. Try the traditional wet fly swing for a change.   Look for some duns or bwo in 18-22 may try 24 if there not taking anything else.   Standard nymphs if nothing is rising.  Late evening light cahills may be a good bet as well.  

Brookville Tail Waters: GH 2.8ft Water temps holding steading around 50.  Fishing has been great, large numbers of browns and rainbows.  Fish tiny migde patterns in 20-24. Larve and emergers have been the ticket most times.  Look for caddis dry and pupa or emergers.  Standard nymphs will also produce.  Good numbers of  bigger fish in the 14-18" range are present.  Pressure is high so be respectful of other anglers and handle fish carefully.  I have heard some reports of anglers not respecting a persons position in the water and being a bit rude,  Just go out and have some fun there is pleanty of water for everyone.

Looking for a weekend get away try the Cumberland Tailwaters.  Water is low and the fishing is hot!!!!!!