Pine River Fishing Report for 5.20.23
The Pine River is in good shape and currently running low and clear. Fish have been holding in slightly faster feeding lanes as the water temperature has increased. Fishing streamers has been productive, particularly on the cloudy days. Moderate sized, weighted flies have been getting the most attention, and colors have varied from day to day. Top colors have been yellow, olive/copper, Oliver/tan, and golden tan. Just keep cycling through until you find what they want.
Nymphing has been a bit inconsistent lately. Larger stonefly nymphs have been getting the most attention, but it has not been easy. There have been a few fish looking up in the afternoons and evenings to sulfurs, blue wings, yellow sallies, and mattress thrasher stones. It looks like a warmup is in the forecast for next week and that should help the nymph bite out a bit.
Remember that, starting next Friday, you will need to have a permit to float any watercraft from Lincoln Bridge downstream.
Tight lines,
Matt
