Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing on High Mountain Lakes

High mountain fishing tends to decrease the production of insects. Below is a list of flies that should be successful while you try to hook into a big one on your trip:

Caddis (Evenings) #12-18

Elk hair Caddis(dark and light)
Henryville Caddis
Goddard Caddis

Adams #14.20

Parachute
Traditional
Adams Irresistible

Midges #12-20

Mosquito Pattern

Terrestrials

Hoppers S 10-20
Chernobyl's #6-12 (These fish have not seen much of this style of fly so they will be curious)
Ants #12-18

Streamers

Wooly Buggers
Clouser Minnows Double Bunnies - Anything that will catch the attention of a fish.
Stick to Traditional Colors - Brown, Black, and Olive

Nymphs

Bead Head PHeasant Tail #14-18
Prince Nymphs #12-20
Midge Pupas #16-20