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Otter Creek Fishing Report 10/5/15

Otter Creek
Monday, October 5, 2015

Water Temp: 

55-63

Water Clarity: 

Off, but clearing 24+" visibility

Hatches: 

Caddis, Baetis & Midge

Suggested Patterns: 

NYMPHS: Girdle Bug #8-10, Black & Golden Stonefly Nymph #8-12, Bird of Prey October Caddis #10, Caddis Poopah, Orange #12-16, BH Sparkle Pupa, Tan #12-14, Gut Instinct Caddis, Orange #12-14, Prince #10-14, Zug Bug #10-14, TH Soft Hackle, Orange #10-12, MO Soft Hackle #12, PT's #14-20, Mighty Mite Baetis #16-20, Juju Baetis, Purple #16-18, Master Baetis #16-18, Zebra Midge #18-20, Streamers DRIES: Para Adams #10-20, BLT #10-12, Ausable Wulff #12-14, Goddard Caddis #12-14, Elk Hair Caddis, Tan or Orange #12-14, BWO Sprout #16-18, Klinkenhammer Baetis #16-20, Griffith's Gnat #16-22

The Otter is back on the drop and the water levels are coming around quickly. This week looks to be a great week to be on the Otter after the rain refreshed all of the system. Lots of Blue Wings hatching. The Northern Casemaker Caddis is becoming a very good option to consider both dry and nymph.

Other Reports

Aug 2 2015



Water Temperature: 72-76
Water Clarity: OFF
Hatches: N/A

Jul 20 2015



Water Temperature: 69-74
Water Clarity: Just Off- typical Otter
Hatches: Cahills & Caddis

Jul 4 2015



Water Temperature: 66
Water Clarity: OFF - 24" Visibility in Middlebury
Hatches: Caddis, Cahills, Midge

Jun 26 2015



Water Temperature: 68
Water Clarity: Muddy
Hatches: Caddis and Cahills

May 29 2015



Water Temperature: 66-68
Water Clarity: Just Off
Hatches: Sulphers, March Browns, Caddis, Golden Stones, Blue Quills & Midge

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