Southwestern Montana, September 4th, 2024
Ant patterns are the way to great top water fishing just about everywhere. That includes Hebgen Lake where callibaetis and tricos are not as numerous as during a few weeks ago.
Centennial Valley streams are at base level, meaning low flows, cooler nights, and less daylight. These will tell resident cutthroat trout and grayling the time to head back to Upper and Lower Red Rock Lakes is coming. Elk Lake will continue to offer good fishing for west slope cutts for weeks to come. Concentrate your fly fishing efforts along vegetated shorelines where ants and hoppers are around.
Flies to fish: