Let’s kick things off with something every diehard river rat loves: the late-summer hatch reports. Jeff’s latest from The Fly Fishers Place out in Central Oregon says East Lake lit up last week with callibaetis hatches and spinner falls – perfect dry fly action, but you better bring your A-game because those trout can get downright picky this time of year. The Metolius is loaded with golden stones, PMDs, and even a rare late salmonfly in the lower river from Wizard Falls down – if you want a shot at big surface takes, now’s your window. If the hatch gets weird or you get sick of refusals, switch it up with some Euro nymphing. It’s not glamorous, but it puts fish in the net when the rise shuts down.

Meanwhile, a wave is rolling through the Rockies and MidAtlantic. MidCurrent reports that Pennsylvania’s wild trout fans are heated over the Fish & Boat Commission’s move to stock a Class A wild trout stream – those are streams with naturally reproducing trout and some of the cleanest, most productive water in the region. Folks in the know say the move is less science, more public pressure. The fear is it could set a precedent, turning prized wild trout water into a put-and-take playground. Lots of folks are keeping a close watch to see if wild fish get the priority they deserve.

Out west, Rocky Mountain National Park’s about to get a refresh of its own. State biologists are shutting down a section of the park, according to MidCurrent again, to remove all non-native fish from the Grand Ditch and its feeders. The mission: clear a lane for a full-on greenback cutthroat trout comeback. This is Colorado’s state fish – once thought extinct – so it’s a big story for coldwater nerds everywhere. Sure, some anglers will gripe about closures, but most would agree you can’t rebuild a room without clearing out old furniture.

And for those who prefer their fly fishing with popcorn – the annual Fly Fishing Film Tour is in full swing across the U.S. The 2025 schedule features stops from Pray, Montana, to Memphis, Tennessee, to Richmond, California. It’s the best place to catch the latest indie films, swap tall tales, and maybe score a new sticker for your Yeti. You never know who you’ll meet, and after a long day on the water, nothing beats sitting in a theater full of fellow fish-obsessed weirdos.

Thanks for tuning in and, as always, come back next week for more straight-from-the-river updates, gear talk, and a little local color. This has been a Quiet Please production – for more, check out QuietPlease.ai. Tight lines until next time!

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