Fry Fishing 101
In the first three to four weeks of our season the rainbow trout in our local rivers key in on thousands of migrating sockeye fry as they work their out of the river systems into the lakes. During this time the trout ambush and gorge themselves on fry to help regain their strength after surviving a long harsh winter and spawning in the spring.
When searching for rainbow trout feeding on fry, look for hard boils on the surface of the water. Sometimes the trout will thrash or come clear out of the water to take a fry. We focus on fishing slower moving transition water with small eddies and sloughs off the main current. The migrating fry will escape into these areas to rest during heavier spring flows. As the weeks progress the fry will gradually grow bigger and you will need to match the size of the fry in the river system.
For our guides and clients here at RRL, it's one of our favorite ways to target these big rainbows in the springtime. We enjoy it because most of our fishing is done with a floating line, and unweighted flies. The takes can be violent and unforgettable!
Sockeye Fry near a Cut Bank
Rainy's Sockeye Fry
Thunder Creek
Little Mc Fry
Regurgitated Fry from a Rainbows Mouth
Thunder Creek
Little Mc Fry
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