Mayflies
Caddisflies
- Ecology: Good
- Chemical: Unknown
WFD classification · PT02CAV0075
Rules at a glance
- Public water
- Licence required
Water temperature for Brown Trout
Ideal12°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Brown Trout
When
Nymphing can work through most of the day.
Where
Cover mixed depths.
Method
Start with tight-line nymphs and adjust if fish rise or drift higher.
Kit
9 ft #4 rod, floating line, 12 ft tapered leader to 4–5 lb fluoro tippet.
Likely species
Caddisflies
- CapererMost likelyLower confidence#10–12 · AdultBig autumn sedge; fish dry at last light.
- Green SedgeAlso possibleLower confidenceNearest relative#10–12–14–16 · NymphFree-living green caddis larva; fast stony riffles.
- Net-spinning caddisAlso possibleLower confidenceNearest relative#12–14–16 · PupaWidespread riffle net-spinner; evening emergence.
Hatch timeline · todayPeak at 12h
12h(now) — Autumn Olive
Stage: On emergersApproach: Emerger or dryActivity: 29%
Peak emergence window3 food groups active
Peak activity at 12h — Autumn Olive (Autumn Olive, Peak emergence window)
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 3 guilds as a supporter.
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Evidence
Survey-backed · regionalHigh confidence
Backed by regional invertebrate surveys; no sampling on this exact reach yet.
Through the year
0–3 scale · September highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
1
Large Dark OliveHatch
1
2
2
1
Blue Winged OliveHatch
1
2
2
2
2
1
Autumn OliveHatch
1
2
1
Brown SedgeHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Brown Trout
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Licença de Pesca Desportiva (Portuguese fishing license)
- Regional variation; consult local authorities.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
Albufeira da Barragem do Alto Cávado - Portugal Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
The full read · show the working · for Brown Trout · confidence 45%
How the 0 is built — score × weight = contribution
Temperature100 × 28%28.0
Flow28 × 22%6.2
Clarity15 × 18%2.7
Feeding Time45 × 13%5.9
Pressure80 × 7%5.6
Insect activity32 × 12%3.8
Limiting factor: Water is very coloured — too coloured for Brown Trout= 52
Can you trust it?
Water temperatureair-to-water estimateestimated
Level / flowon-river gaugeobserved
Prey activitysurvey-backed invertebrate datasurvey
What would change the calculation
A drop and clear would lift the flow and clarity scores.
The dawn and dusk windows score higher than the midday lull.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 March → 31 July
Related guides
Booking & contacts
Cávado (Upper / Gerês)
Water temperature for Brown Trout
Ideal12°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Brown Trout
When
Nymphing can work through most of the day.
Where
Cover mixed depths.
Method
Start with tight-line nymphs and adjust if fish rise or drift higher.
Kit
9 ft #4 rod, floating line, 12 ft tapered leader to 4–5 lb fluoro tippet.
Likely species
Caddisflies
- CapererMost likelyLower confidence#10–12 · AdultBig autumn sedge; fish dry at last light.
- Green SedgeAlso possibleLower confidenceNearest relative#10–12–14–16 · NymphFree-living green caddis larva; fast stony riffles.
- Net-spinning caddisAlso possibleLower confidenceNearest relative#12–14–16 · PupaWidespread riffle net-spinner; evening emergence.
Hatch timeline · todayPeak at 12h
12h(now) — Autumn Olive
Stage: On emergersApproach: Emerger or dryActivity: 29%
Peak emergence window3 food groups active
Peak activity at 12h — Autumn Olive (Autumn Olive, Peak emergence window)
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 3 guilds as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Evidence
Survey-backed · regionalHigh confidence
Backed by regional invertebrate surveys; no sampling on this exact reach yet.
Through the year
0–3 scale · September highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
1
Large Dark OliveHatch
1
2
2
1
Blue Winged OliveHatch
1
2
2
2
2
1
Autumn OliveHatch
1
2
1
Brown SedgeHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Brown Trout
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Licença de Pesca Desportiva (Portuguese fishing license)
- Regional variation; consult local authorities.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
Albufeira da Barragem do Alto Cávado - Portugal Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Good
- Chemical: Unknown
WFD classification · PT02CAV0075
The full read · show the working · for Brown Trout · confidence 45%
How the 0 is built — score × weight = contribution
Temperature100 × 28%28.0
Flow28 × 22%6.2
Clarity15 × 18%2.7
Feeding Time45 × 13%5.9
Pressure80 × 7%5.6
Insect activity32 × 12%3.8
Limiting factor: Water is very coloured — too coloured for Brown Trout= 52
Can you trust it?
Water temperatureair-to-water estimateestimated
Level / flowon-river gaugeobserved
Prey activitysurvey-backed invertebrate datasurvey
What would change the calculation
A drop and clear would lift the flow and clarity scores.
The dawn and dusk windows score higher than the midday lull.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 March → 31 July
Related guides
Booking & contacts