Rock Creek is in good shape for wade anglers as flows continue to drop and clarity stays solid. The creek is getting low enough that floating is becoming skinny and technical in places, with exposed rocks, tight channels, and wood to watch for. Wading is becoming the better option, and fish are settling into pocket water, riffle edges, soft seams, banks, and slower buckets.

Salmonflies are just about finished, with only a few leftovers hanging around higher in the drainage. Golden Stones are now the main focus, and fish are still willing to move for bigger dries in the right water. PMDs, Yellow Sallies, caddis, and Green Drakes are also active and should provide steady opportunities as the day warms.

The Clinton-area forecast is warm through Thursday, then cooler and showery Friday through Sunday. That cloud cover could help the mayfly fishing, but any rain may affect clarity briefly. Dry-dropper rigs are a great way to cover water, while smaller dries should work during PMD, Yellow Sally, and evening caddis windows.

What's Working

Dry Flies

• Golden Stones #6-10
• Chubby Chernobyls #6-12
• Water Walkers #6-10
• PMDs #14-18
• Yellow Sallies #14-16
• Green Drakes #10-12
• Elk Hair Caddis #14-16
• X-Caddis #14-16
• Purple Haze #14-18
• Parachute Adams #14-18
• Stimulators #8-14

Nymphs

• Pat's Rubber Legs #6-8
• TJ Hooker #6-8
• Hot Spot Stoneflies
• Frenchies #14-16
• Split Case PMDs #14-18
• Jigged Hare's Ears
• Caddis Pupa #12-16
• Perdigons #14-18
• Pheasant Tails #14-18
• Green Drake Nymphs #10-12

Streamers

• Sparkle Minnows
• Mini Dungeons
• Sculpin patterns
• Sparring Partners
• Thin Mints
• Woolly Buggers
• Small olive streamers
• Small black streamers