Understand Seasonal Hatches: Reading the River Through the Year
Each season brings its own insects and trout behaviors. This article walks through spring, summer, fall, and winter hatches, helping you anticipate what’s likely to be important before you arrive at the river.
Fishing the Skwala
Among the many hatches that occur throughout the year, the Skwala stonefly emergence stands out as a favorite for many fly fishers. Unlike the better-known mayfly hatches of summer or the blanket stonefly emergences of early spring, the Skwala hatch arrives when rivers are still waking from winter’s grip—often in late February through April.