Cold days are here. The Otter is still unseasonably high, but clear. We have still found plenty of action working deep nymph rigs. Identifying the holding water is key to success. I've gone to "trout junk food" flies as my secondary nymph with success. Eggs and worms have worked well. Sleep in, bring a thermos of coffee. Spend the warmer part of the day on the water.

Have to give a thanks to Wes for remaining diligent on the rivers while I move. He has had several good days fishing on Otter this past few weeks. Sun and the warmth of the day have been a key variable. You can sleep in a bit more now, or get some work done and get on the water in the middle of the day. Fish will be moving to areas where they don't need to work as hard to feed. Further, Otter creek has finally dropped below the 1000cfs mark, @ 978cfs today, 11/29. Water is clear and fish may be a bit more spooky. Look before you leap! You never know where they might be holding.

The creek has finally started it decent from 2000cfs, measuring 1450 on Monday, unfortunately there is rain in the forecast. All reports from fishing on the creek have been positive. Most browns should be post-spawn. With colder water temps the fish will be slower to take and must have items presented close to their lies or must be motivated to leave them. I would suggest fishing streamers until the water warms a bit mid-day then try some nymphing.

Otter creek is still full of the recent rains excess water. It seem to keep fluctuating in the mid-2000 cfs. Although the river has been high it has been fishing well. Identify the "soft water and work pools and slower seams. We have some warm and dry weather coming next week. Expect the water to come down a bit, get warmer and the fishing to be pretty good. Streamer fishing has been effective during these recent rains and cool temps. Local guide, Brian "Lug" Cadoret picked up a few impressive fish last week.

The Creek is slowly on the way down, measuring 1830cfs today. But the clarity has improved. The best choices are going to be the big bugs in your box until it comes down a bit more. Identifying the soft water and working he near by seam with nymphs. Or drifting and/or stripping a large streamer through those locations may produce as well. I have been having luck with bright colored streamer. Yellow, chartruse, and white are working. Keep an eye on the creek because when it comes back down it should fish well.