Week of September 11 (DRFI 3.5)

Conditions are setting up nicely for some good fishing this week on the Diable River. Water levels are expected to drop throughout the week as we see little precipitation in the forecast. Cool night temperatures will be followed by climbing daytime temperatures which should create a nice set-up for some interesting river action. The re-surfacing construction work along the Duplessis road is pretty much completed and should allow good access to the fishing sites. Note also that trout season in the zone officially ended on the September 11 and so release all trout unharmed. 
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Week of September 4  (DRFI 3.0)

Since the August 5 low water mark on the Diable River we have seen higher highs and higher lows on a weekly basis. If you were looking to invest in the Diable River over the past month, our advice would have been "Sell the weeks" and "Buy the weekends" because that is how the water levels have been tracking. The recent long weekend was no exception as we saw heavy rains once again bring water levels higher still which made for some tougher fishing conditions, as forecasted in our previous week report. And once again this week look for water levels to drop over the coming week. But if the current weather forecast holds true, we could see a break in the trend and experience declining water levels into the weekend, just in time for the Diable River to host the 3^rd Annual Provincial Fly Fishing Championship. As of this writing we are looking forward to some great fishing conditions for the Championship event as water clarity improves and water temperatures remain ideal for trout action. Fishing conditions at our Baroux Outfitter should also be up to the task of hosting competitors for their Championship sessions on Sunday but as usual, look for the Lac Vinet and Lac Long to offer up a formidable angling challenge. We would like to extend our best wishes of success to all the fly anglers that have chosen to take up the challenge of this year’s Championship competition. Note that due to the re-surfacing construction work along the Duplessis road, access to the Diable may be affected in some areas and during some parts of the day over the coming weeks.  Note also that trout season officially ends on the September 11.

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Week of August 28  (DRFI 3.0)

Expect a gradual drop in water levels on the Diable River throughout the week which will contribute to some good fishing action and into the upcoming long weekend - at which point we will need to manage around some forecasted precipitation.  Cooler temperatures are keeping water temperature into the mid-teens which is allowing trout to be active throughout the day. Expect brown trout to remain the most active but brookies are starting to re-emerge from their summer holding areas. Streamer and nymph tactics remain the most productive throughout the day with some limited dry fly action also producing well on slower water.  Trout action on area lakes and at our outfitter is good while bass and musky are now into deeper waters but still providing some sight fishing opportunities.  Note that due to the re-surfacing construction work along the Duplessis road, access to the Diable may be affected in some areas and during some parts of the day over the coming weeks.
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Week of August 21  (REVISED DRFI 3.0) (DRFI 3.5)

UPDATE:  We have slightly downgraded the DRFI for this week due to additional precipitations which will again raise water levels and render fishing conditions on the Diable more challenging then previously forecasted heading into the week's end. Abundant rain quickly raised water levels on the Diable and area streams at the start of the week which made for some slow fishing action. Expect a gradual drop in water levels throughout the week which will again set things up well by week’s end for some more of the great pocket water fishing we have seen over the past few weeks. Very cool night temperatures have also contributed to dropping water temperature into the mid-teens which will help keep trout active throughout the day. Brown trout will continue to be most active but look for brookies to start re-emerging from their summer holding areas. Streamer and nymph tactics remain the most productive throughout the day but look for drys to also produce well on slower water during late afternoon and evening periods. Cooler temperatures are also enhancing trout action on area lakes but have sent Bass and musky into deeper waters. Surface action for Bass will have to wait for the return of warmer daytime temperatures. Note that due to the re-surfacing construction work along the Duplessis road, access to the Diable may be affected in some areas and during some parts of the day over the coming weeks.
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Week of August 14 (DRFI 3.5)

Water levels on the Diable should drop steadily during the coming week from last week’s highs. Cooler night temperatures will lower water temperatures and bring progressively improving fishing conditions throughout the week. Brown trout will continue to be most active but look for brookies to perhaps start re-emerging from their summer holding areas. Streamer and nymph tactics remain the most productive throughout the day but look for drys to also produce well on slower water during late afternoon and evening periods. Cooler temperatures will improve trout action on area lakes but will also send Bass into deeper waters. Look for surface Bass action to be limited to the warmer sunny afternoons.   
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 Week of August 7 (DRFI 3.0)

The mid-summer fishing dulldrums will come to an end this week as precipitations and cooler temperatures will provide some welcome relief in many sections of the Diable which have been experiencing declining catch rates. We expect water flows on the Diable to be somewhat erratic this week with a generally rising flow trend making for tougher fishing conditions in the short term.  Seasonal temperatures forecasted will also provide some relief to water temperatures which had been steadily rising above ideal trout range in some sections. Streamers and nymphs will be most productive over the coming days but water levels remain acceptable for dry fly strategies along most sections of the Diable particularly once river levels drop again.   On stillwaters, surface action for bass has been good, offering some good sight fishing action using poppers and clousers. Cooler temperatures will help improve fishing conditions at our outffitter for trout where early morning and evening hours remain the better periods using deeper water presentations.  
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Week of July 24 (DRFI 3.0)

Precipitations this week will make water flows on the Diable a bit erratic but the trend by week’s end will be towards declining levels which will provide for improved fishing conditions into the weekend. The more seasonal temperatures forecasted will also provide some relief to water temperatures. We expect conditions to improve for dry fly strategies along most section of the Diable as the week moves on and into next week. Early mornings and late evenings along the shaded bankside will continue to offer the best opportunities. On stillwaters, surface action for bass has been good, offering some good action using poppers and clousers. Musky and pike have also been active using long streamers and attractor lures.. We expect fishing to remain challenging at our outffitter for trout where early morning and evening hours will be the better periods using deeper water presentations. 
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Week of July 17 (DRFI 3.0)

The hot weather this week will raise water temperatures on the Diable River, making fishing conditions much tougher for trout, resulting in a lower DRFI. The river’s warming trend will be aided by the rapidly falling water levels which will expose more river rocks to the heat. Look for early mornings and late evenings along the shaded bankside to offer the best opportunities. On stillwaters, we are now well into prime time surface action for bass on area lakes - casting poppers and clousers - as well as for sight fishing for musky and pike using long streamers on wire leaders. We expect a tough week of fishing at our outffitter for trout where early morning and evening hours will be the better periods using deeper water presentations. 
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Week of July 10 (DRFI 3.5)

The past three weeks has seen a pattern of fluctuating water levels on the Diable River consisting of heavy rain events that increase water levels followed by a stretch of dry weather when water levels drop. This trend has led to a gradual increase in average water flows which has led to a slight downgrade in the DRFI for this week. However, the fishing remains very good for both browns and brook trout on the days when water levels are dropping although wading will be more challenging in some sections. Area lakes are also showing signs of rising water temperatures with trout getting deeper and bass and musky increasingly holding in their summer patterns. Our outfitter is reporting good catch rates on brook trout with rainbows beginning to dominate over brook trout.  
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Week of July 3 (DRFI 4.0)

Water levels will continue to drop on the Diable River this week but should remain sufficient to keep most rock formations submerged and allow us to make it thru the warmer temperatures with only a slight increase in water temperatures. With the slower current speed look for increased opportunities for dry fly techniques. Trout will remain active but we expect that action will start to become more erratic, particularly for brook trout which are more susceptible to rising water temperatures. Begin to focus on early morning and evening hours as the more productive periods. Area lakes are also showing signs of rising water temperatures with trout getting deeper and bass and musky increasingly holding in their summer patterns. Our outfitter is reporting good catch rates on brook trout but with rainbows beginning to dominate. 
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Week of June 26 (DRFI 4.0)

Fishing conditions during the past weekend were a bit more challenging due to rising water flows in the Diable but the dryer conditions for the upcoming week are setting things up beautifully for a splendid week of trout action along most of the wadeable waters. Look for some improving action using dry fly presentations and with water flows remaining at good levels for nymph and streamer strategies to also remain very effective on brook and browns. We expect trout to remain active during most of the day as reasonably cool air temperatures will allow water temperatures to stay within the ideal trout zone. Conditions may change heading into the long weekend with forecasted higher temperatures. Stillwater action for trout also remains very good with weather conditions still favorable to mid-depth holding patterns. Bass and musky are also beginning to migrate towards their summer holding areas as underwater vegetation continues to fill in and bait fish become more abundant. 
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Week of June 19 (DRFI 3.5)

Water levels in the Diable River will gradually drop during the week creating better definition of pocket water and seams. This will open up more opportunities for dry fly presentations with still plenty of deeper holding areas appropriate for nymphing strategies. We expect brown and brook trout to remain active during most of the day as reasonably cool air temperatures will allow water temperatures to stay within the ideal trout zone. Conditions may change heading into the long weekend with forecasted precipitations expected to generate new inflows. We should experience a reasonably good first week for bass season on area lakes but until the aquatic ecosystem has matured for the season you can expect to spend more time locating fish which have not yet settled into any clear holding patterns and subsurface presentations will remain your technique of choice. 
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Week of June 12 (DRFI 3.5)

Precipitations early in the week caused a spike in river flows and reinvigorated the system with nutrients. Dryer weather this week will allow water levels to gradually drop and water clarity to improve. Cool nighttime temperatures will keep water temperatures in the Diable within the ideal range for trout. Brook and brown trout were actively feeding over the weekend and should become active again as water levels drop. Nymphs and emerger patterns are productive as well as the selective use of dries where water flows allow slow presentations. We expect good stillwater action for trout this week on area lakes and at out outfitter as they continue to feed in relatively shallow depth. Conditions are also setting up well into the weekend for the season opening for bass. 
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Week of June 5 (DRFI 3.5)

High temperatures early in the week will be short lived and should not adversely impact fishing conditions particularly as these will be followed by cooler temperatures later in the week. Water levels have dropped significantly over the past week in the Diable River and area streams allowing for greater definition of features.  Along with the slower flows and improved clarity we expect increased insect activity during the coming week.  Sporadic mayfly hatches are combining with regular caddis fly activity well as the emergence of stoneflies which is providing anglers with an extensive choice of patterns to choose from. With trout more actively feeding on insects we expect the coming week to offer some great river angling opportunities using dries and emergers. Area lakes are increasingly settling into their summer mode with trout moving into deeper holding areas and adopting their summer feeding patterns. However the cooler wet weather forecast for the weekend might make the bass a no show on season opening day. Overall, everything looks to be in place for a superb week of fishing as we head into the Fishing Festival weekend. Be sure to bring the entire family to
Mirror Lake for the Youth fishing activity on Saturday morning.
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Week of May 30 (DRFI 2.0)

The rainy season appears to have ended and this week’s weather calls for a nice stretch of dry warm weather.  The result will be dropping water levels and improving clarity in rivers and streams, with water temperatures in the ideal trout range.   This past weekend saw good caddis hatches with some stoneflies making appearances and both trout and bass were active in the  Diable River, as reported by anglers.  Area lakes and our outfitter waters have also been producing over the past week although sporadically.  Look for the Diable River to begin showing its features over the course of the week and wading will gradually improve into the weekend.  We expect this to be a good week to seek out the larger holdover trout with streamers and nymphs being your flies of choice.  
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Week of May 16 (DRFI 1.0)

Water levels on the Diable River and area streams remain moderatly high but will continue to drop over the coming week and water clarity will improve. Warmer temperatures during the later part of the week and into the weekend will help improve fishing conditions throughout the area. The Diable River is setting up well for some early season action, especially heading into the long weekend. Prospecting with streamer patterns presented slow and deep is your best bet, as well as covering the slower moving water along the shore line on the sunny side. Practice safe wading on the rivers at this time of year as the water is fast and cold. Indications are that trout action on area lakes will also improve during the week. 

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Week of May 9 (DRFI 1/2)

The dryer weather this week will allow water levels on area rivers and streams to gradually drop to moderately high levels and which will also improve water clarity. The air temperatures remain seasonal this week and will not contribute much to increasing water temperatures which remain cold. Early season action has been fair on area lakes and at our outfitter with moderate Easterly winds making things somewhat brisk and choppy. Looking into the weekend, the return of cloudy skies and showers will be a spoiler for what was setting up to be a possibly respectable weekend of fishing - had the high pressure remained over the area a bit longer ....
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Week of May 2 (DRFI 1/2)