Fly fishing is a great hobby, and timing the hatches can make all the difference in having a successful day.
Fly hatches in the United States can vary widely depending on the region, but the most common hatches include mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies, midges, and terrestrials. In the western United States, mayflies such as the Pale Morning Dun and the Blue-Winged Olive are especially prolific. In southern states, yellow and black Stoneflies provide a great hatch. In the Midwest, caddisflies such as the Green and Tan Caddis are very common. In the eastern states, the popular Sulphur mayfly hatch brings out anglers from all over. No matter what region you’re in, there’s sure to be an exciting hatch!
In January, you should look out for midge hatches, while in February you can expect to see Blue-winged olive, midge, and winter stonefly hatches. March brings stonefly hatches, and April is a great time for Hendrickson, Quill Gordon, and Blue Quill hatches.
May is the time for caddis hatches, and in June you can look for Green Drakes, Sulphurs, and Light Cahills. July and August bring more caddis hatches and the start of trico hatches, and September marks the time for Tricos, Cahills, and Blue-winged Olives.
October sees a rise in the midge hatches, and November brings the end of the Blue-winged Olives, while December is all about the midge hatches.
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