Untangled Fly Fishing Report: April 2026

The best blue-winged olive hatches of the year are right around the corner! And by the end of the month, you might see some Mother's Day caddis out and about as well!

What this means is that you need to be prepared for the great spring fly fishing that April offers. With Untangled's April Fly Fishing Report, you'll be ready with all the knowledge about the hatches to expect, fly patterns we recommend, and tips and tricks for tackling the tricky weather and conditions this time of year.

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RECOMMENDED FLIES FOR APRIL

• Parachute Adams 16-20
• BWO 16-20
• Matt's Midge 18-24
• Griffiths Gnat 18-24
• Sparkle Dun 16-18
• RS2 16-18
• WD40 16-18
• Last Chance Cripple 16-18
• Zebra Midge 16-20
• Pheasant Tail 16-20
• Hare's Ear 16-20
• Fenchie 16-20
• Gunslinger 16-20
• Crackback 16-20
• Micro May 16-20
• Demon Midge 16-20
• Elk Hair Caddis 12-16
• CDA Caddis 16-18