AMERICAN RIVER REPORT 10/25/24

Jonathan Hubbard: Only 6 days left to fish the American until the upper section closes through January 1st! Flows have dropped to 1500 cfs and water temps are hovering between 59 and 61 degrees. Water is clear and getting colder. Not many salmon in the system yet surprisingly, but they're slowly trickling in. Egg bite is non existent, so stick to small bugs if your indicator nymphing or tight lining. Perdigons, caddis, and mayflies have been working well when the hatches are coming off mid morning. If you prefer to swing a fly any olive or tan sculpin pattern should do the trick, and dont shy away from putting a soft hackle behind it in the morning or evening if you see caddis coming off. Most fish are hatchey fish around 18 inches with a few much larger native fish in the mix if youre lucky enough to find one. Fish up top if you don't mind company or try to find a fresh fish pushing up mid river if you prefer to have it to yourself.