There are good numbers of big browns and rainbows in the lake. Midge pupa and tiny P.T.'s suspended under an indicator can be very effective, as can small olive and black crystal buggers, leeches, and olive damsel nymphs on an intermediate line. Lake levels are usually constant, and there are some very nice browns and 'bows here. Water in fair to good shape. The flows on the Lower Sac are 8,500 cfs.
Water is clear.
We need these fish to spawn successfully, so that the future of this fishery is protected. It is very unsportsmanlike and unethical to fish for these fish while they are trying to reproduce. Baetis nymphs, caddis pupa, midge pupa. It's by far the most productive way to fish this river. Most of the time we fish two flies under our indicators, the larger fly on top ie.