Fishing the Crooked River

    The Crooked River water levels have been reduced to 51 cfs from 71cfs. Drops in water levels will typically turn the fishing off for a day or two. With low water levels, focus your efforts fishing in the riffles or deeper pools. Midge and bug activity will be best during the warmest part of the day. Little grifts gnats, winkers midge, purple haze, and bwo patterns are good dries to have stocked in your boxes. Nymphing small scuds, pheasant tails, black lightning bugs, and midges should produce. There is plenty off water to explore on the Crooked River. Don't hesitate to try some new water.