Lower Merced River Fishing Report

**Current Conditions:**The Lower Merced River is currently running at 283 cfs, following a drastic decrease of nearly 1300 cfs from last week. These flows are excellent for wading, though those drifting may encounter shallow riffles.

**Weather Outlook:**The weather will be warming up this weekend and into next week, with highs in the lower 70s early in the week, climbing to the upper 70s by the end of the week. With spring conditions arriving, expect great fishing opportunities.

**Fishing Report:**As expected, nymphing remains the most effective technique on this stretch of water:

• Euro nymphing and indicator nymphing each have their ideal spots along the river.
• For indicator nymphing, a 10’ 5wt or 10’ 6wt rod is recommended for better mending and line management, resulting in longer, more effective drifts.

Recommended Flies:

• Prince Nymphs
• Perdigons
• Emergers
• Frenchies
• Olive or Black Woolly Buggers

**Fishing Pressure & Reports:**This section has been fishing as expected, staying consistent with past seasons.

• Although angler reports have been limited, many quality fish photos have surfaced from this area.
• This is a great spot for a short day trip on the water.

Additional Tips:

• Dress in layers, as mornings are chilly but warm up quickly.
• Take advantage of steady conditions and lower angler pressure for a rewarding outing.