still chasing trout

Hi folks,  Guided yesterday afternoon on a Winooski tributary and early in the week on the Lamoille.

Water levels have been pretty decent as they have been slightly above the avergage flow for this time of the year.  However, it appears that the flows are about to significantly increase with an incoming front that could deposit 1" to 2"'s of rain.  Water temperatures have not change much with the range being from 39 degrees to 42 degrees.  All of my fishing has been midday when the air temperatures have been the warmest.

Guided spin trips this week and we have worked for fish.  Catching a trout here and there, but not landing large numbers of fish.  I suspect the cold water has slowed the bite a bit and the fish are not willing to move to far to eat.  Saw a good hatch of #18/#20 BWOs yesterday afternoon, but did not see any fish rise to eat the tiny mayfly.

Landlocked salmon and brown trout are spawning presently and should be left alone when found on beds.  Give them a chance to spawn as they are our future.

Scheduled to guide today and we will see what the weather brings.

Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home.

Have Fun, Willy