Driftless Area
Rating: 3, temperature: 42 ℉, condition: Flurries.
Colder than expected last night which is a good thing as it has stopped the melting. Today will be a bit chillier than forecasted with highs in the low 40s, again good for a slow melting.Fishing has been good recently between the hours of 9 and about 3. This is when the water temperature is at its highest, and before the snow melt drops the water temperature. A thermometer is a good thing to have with you this time of year.
Fish have been eating small dark bodied patterns sub surface, as well as scuds and leeches.
Pupae fished with a bit of action, as well as midge dries have been very effective when flies are hatching. On some of the warmer streams, we have seen some mayflies as well.