That is another reason that catching and landing a fish on Silver Creek is a feat for which the angler should be congratulated. Problem is that it doesn't occur in the headwaters area of the Conservancy rather it happens in the lower sections of the creek. These big mayflies cause even 5-pound trout to eagerly rise. Anglers can use the dry fly pattern to imitate the duns. Matching the spinner fall can also be effective.
Silver Creek supports several rich insect hatches throughout the season.
Tricos are the most prolific hatch all along the river, but pale morning duns, blue winged olive, caddis and blue quill also have solid hatches. Grasshopper patterns cause explosive strikes when tossed against the banks in August and September. Streamers are fairly effective at times, and the best is the Woolly Bugger, especially when the browns are spawning in the fall. Black or brown Bunny Leech patterns are also useful. This is one of the most difficult, challenging trout fisheries anywhere in the world.