Fall River Fly Fishing Report - July 12, 2026
FALL RIVER
ReportJUL 12 — 19, 2026
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Flow
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Water Temp
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Weather
63–82°F
Cloudy
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Clarity
Clear
Check post-storm
Live gauge data is unavailable for Fall River today, but expect the spring-fed river to run clear and cold as it does year-round. Mostly cloudy skies Sunday with a high of 82°F and light WNW winds up to 12 mph will keep surface temps comfortable and hatches consistent through midday.
What's Working — Hot Flies
Tungsten Split Case Nymph - PMD #20
#20
Stealth Link Mercer - PMD #20
#20
Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22
#22
Juju Baetis Tungsten #22
#22
Egan's Silver Bullet - Baetis #14
#14
Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan #20
#20
Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Olive #20
#20
Black Zebra Midge(TBH) #20
#20
Olsen's Peacock Blowtorch Barbless #22 - 24
#22-24
Tungsten Jig Bugger - Olive - Barbless #14
#14
Bionic Ant 2.0 - Black #16
#16
Split Case - PMD #14
#14
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pale Morning Dun (PMD) | 18-20 | Heavy | 10 AM - 2 PM |
| Blue Wing Olive (Baetis) | 20-22 | Moderate | 8 AM - 11 AM |
| Caddis | 18-20 | Moderate | 6 PM - 8 PM |
| Midge | 20-22 | Light | 7 AM - 9 AM |
Best Time Window
- 7 AM - 9 AM: Early midge and BWO nymphing in the main channel before the sun hits the water.
- 10 AM - 2 PM: Prime PMD hatch window — target rising fish in weed channels with dry flies and emergers.
- 6 PM - 8 PM: Evening caddis activity along the tules and grassy banks; cloudy skies will extend this window.
Guide's Tip
From the benchFall River's spring-fed clarity demands long leaders — go 12 to 14 feet with 6X or 7X tippet and approach feeding fish from downstream on your knees. During the PMD hatch, focus on the weed-lined channels where fish set up in predictable feeding lanes; a single upstream presentation with zero drag is the difference between a refusal and a take. If you see fish sipping but can't get a dry to work, switch to the Split Case PMD or Stealth Link Mercer in the film — they're eating emergers, not duns. Evening caddis action near the tules can be fast and furious, so have a CDC caddis ready to go as the light drops.
Main Species
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout
