07-01-2004, 02:34 PM
Cowichan River - June 24th, 2004
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FISHING: Fair
Fishing was SLOWER this past week. The amount of water being released into the river has been reduced and the water level has dropped from 0.4 meters to 0.25 meters. The river is very easily waded along its whole length. It’s way too low for drift or boats. Water clarity is good. Best success now is coming in the late evening and just after sunrise. For anglers who enjoy fishing at night, now is a good time to hit the river. Fly anglers have been reporting good success with March Brown, Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear and Prince nymphs without bead heads. Black Wooly Buggers have also been good for the larger Brown trout. Some nice trout have been taken on dry lies as well. Start looking for the trout where springs feed the river, in the deep holes, and in the riffles. Spin fishermen can get some trout action on Len Thompson spoons, Roostertails, Blue Fox and Mepps spinners upstream of Skutz Falls and below the 70.2 CNR Bridge.
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FISHING: Fair
Fishing was SLOWER this past week. The amount of water being released into the river has been reduced and the water level has dropped from 0.4 meters to 0.25 meters. The river is very easily waded along its whole length. It’s way too low for drift or boats. Water clarity is good. Best success now is coming in the late evening and just after sunrise. For anglers who enjoy fishing at night, now is a good time to hit the river. Fly anglers have been reporting good success with March Brown, Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear and Prince nymphs without bead heads. Black Wooly Buggers have also been good for the larger Brown trout. Some nice trout have been taken on dry lies as well. Start looking for the trout where springs feed the river, in the deep holes, and in the riffles. Spin fishermen can get some trout action on Len Thompson spoons, Roostertails, Blue Fox and Mepps spinners upstream of Skutz Falls and below the 70.2 CNR Bridge.