Golden StoneflyHesperoperla pacifica

Golden Stonefly

Hesperoperla pacifica
Peak: June, JulyStonefly

Hatches alongside and just after the salmonfly. It's smaller and golden-yellow, and trout often prefer it once they've seen enough salmonflies.

Best flies for golden stonefly on this river

Golden stone nymph
Before and during emergence
Adult
Chubby Chernobyl (gold/tan)
Late in the salmonfly hatch and after
Adult
Stimulator (yellow)
Riffles and pocket water

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