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The Grey Reef tail water is an excellent trout fishery. Clear, cool water from the reservoir maintains optimum water temperatures for trout populations and year round fishing opportunities.

May 21,2013

Grey Reef to Government Bridge

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Water flow: View Flowchart 900 cfs
Visibility: 24″
Water temperature at mid-day: 40 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: Mid Day
Best stretch: Grey Reef to Lusby
Best access point: Pete’s Draw
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance: Midges, BWO’s


“Must-have” fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Fly Name: Fly Color: Fly Size(s):
Ugly Bug Skinny Squirrel Leech Olive 10
Ugly Bug UV Midge Black 20
Ugly Bug Red Rock Worm Red 14
Idyl’s Tailwater Tiny Green 18
Clouser CrayFish Tan 10
Idyl’s Tailwater Tiny Black 20
San Juan Worm Red 12
Ugly bug Skinny Leech Natural 10
Ugly Bug Skinny Squirrel Hot Head Leech Brown 10
Hot Head Mohair Brown Brown 10


Fishing season: January-December
Recommended fly fishing leader: 7 1/2 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 3X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9 Foot 6 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Trout WF
Best sinking fly line: Streamer Tip

For all those streamer junkies. The rising water temps and more active and spunky fish makes for an exciting day on the water. Still not stripping as fast as the later months but the fish are grabbing the fly with authority. So take advantage of the clean and relatively moss free fishing conditions. Get a trip booked soon!

Pat Ginder

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