From the benchWith flows at 11,500 CFS and a brutal heat wave pushing afternoon temps to 97–100°F, your best trout fishing will happen before 10 AM and again after 5 PM when the light drops and fish move back onto the feed. During midday, focus your nymphing on the deepest, coldest slots — undercut banks, the head of deep pools, and any shaded water you can find. For the PMD and caddis hatches, position yourself upstream of rising fish and deliver a reach cast that gives you a full 5–7 feet of drag-free drift before any line tension develops. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and keep a thermometer handy — if water temps climb above 68°F, give the fish a rest.