Fishing has been solid on the White River as spring continues to settle in, and it’s shaping up to be a great window to be on the water. We’ve hosted several large group trips out of the lodge over the past couple of weeks, and anglers fishing with our guides have been consistently finding quality brown trout – including multiple fish in the 24+ inch range.

The bite has had its technical moments, and that’s where having a guide has really made the difference. Timing generation, dialing in the right rigs, and knowing when to adjust have been key to converting opportunities – especially for anglers looking to target bigger fish. If you’re planning a stay with us, adding a guided day (or two) can significantly increase your success and overall experience on the river.

On the lodge side, we’ve been doing quite a bit of in-house cooking for these groups, which has been a great addition. Starting the day with breakfast for anglers and guides, then wrapping things up with a steak dinner in the evening—it’s been a hit all around and a fun way to round out a full day on the water.

River Conditions

Flows have been steady above minimum for the last stretch, with ~35 megawatts acting as the baseline most days. This has kept fishing consistent throughout the day.

The real opportunity has been during generation increases. When those pushes come through, fish get active and start looking for prey. If you can, plan your day around those bumps in generation—that’s when we’ve seen the best bite windows and the most aggressive fish.

Fly Fishing Report

Caddis have started showing up with some consistency both upstream and downstream from the lodge – slightly heavier activity downstream, but still noticeable above us as well. It’s a touch early, but definitely a welcome sign of what’s coming.

We’re starting to see fish react to the hatches, with a few coming on dries using our take on an EC Caddis. That said, the majority of fish are still being caught subsurface.

Top Producing Flies:

• Sunday Specials (sizes 14–18)
• Caddis nymphs and emergers
• White Hole Caddis soft hackles in green (trailed behind)
• Midge droppers have also been very consistent when fished behind a larger caddis nymph, especially during slower periods or between generation pushes

All of these patterns are available in the shop if you’re gearing up for your trip.

Book Your Trip

We’re heading into one of the better stretches of spring fishing, and dates are starting to fill up with both lodging and guided trips. If you’re planning a visit, we highly recommend getting a guide on the books, especially if you want to maximize your chances at a quality brown during these changing conditions.

Give us a call or stop by the shop to get set up – we’d love to get you on the water.