Lochsa River Fly Hatch Chart

Fly hatch chart with emergence dates and recommended fly sizes for the major mayfly, caddisfly, and stonefly hatches occuring along the Lochsa River in northern Idaho. Peak hatch dates and availability may vary due to changes in annual water flows and weather conditions.

lochsa river fly hatch chart

Mayfly, caddis and stonefly emergence dates may vary 1 to 2 weeks based on seasonal flows and weather conditions. A late spring will often delay emergence dates on the Lochsa River. Fishing wet flies and nymph patterns prior to an upcoming hatch can be effective for targeting trout subsurface.

Fly HatchSizeDate
Midge18 - 22Mar 1 - Nov 30
BWO (Baetis)16 - 22Apr 1 - June 15; Sep 1 - Oct 31
Salmonfly4 - 8June 1 - July 15
Caddis10 - 14June 1 - July 31
Golden Stone6 - 8June 1 - July 31
Spotted Caddis12 - 14June 1 - Aug 31
PMD14 - 18July 1 - July 31
Green Caddis10 - 14July 1 - July 31
Yellow Sally12 - 18July 1 - Aug 31
Beetle10 - 14July 1 - Sep 31
Ant10 - 16July 1 - Sep 31
Hopper4 - 10July 1 - Sep 31
October Caddis6 - 8Sep 1 - Oct 31