- Free fishing
- Fly only
Start with Marabou Damsel (8-12) — on the point. Evening can produce explosive surface takes — try a foam beetle or booby on a long leader. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses.
If the daddy is being refused, drop to a hopper or a single foam beetle and cover rising fish individually.
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
In wind, bank fish the lee shore — boats can anchor in productive areas if conditions allow.
Hatch predictions
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Conditions are away from Crombie Reservoir's sweet spot — it usually fishes best in ripple wind with cloud skies.
- Wind conditions (windy) are not ideal for this water.
- Daddy Longlegs are in their seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
- Trout 1 April → 31 October
Crombie Reservoir
Start with Marabou Damsel (8-12) — on the point. Evening can produce explosive surface takes — try a foam beetle or booby on a long leader. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses.
If the daddy is being refused, drop to a hopper or a single foam beetle and cover rising fish individually.
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
In wind, bank fish the lee shore — boats can anchor in productive areas if conditions allow.
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 2 guilds with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 5 with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Conditions are away from Crombie Reservoir's sweet spot — it usually fishes best in ripple wind with cloud skies.
- Wind conditions (windy) are not ideal for this water.
- Daddy Longlegs are in their seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
- Trout 1 April → 31 October