Mayflies
Stoneflies
Caddisflies
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- Ecology: Unknown
- Chemical: Unknown
Rules at a glance
- Free fishing
- Fly only
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Ideal15°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Atlantic Salmon
When
Early morning and late evening are best by far. Low, clear water makes fish spooky in daylight. The first and last hour of light are worth more than the entire middle of the day.
Where
Fish are concentrated in the deeper pools and under any available cover. Focus on the deepest lies — pool hearts and tail croys. Approach very carefully, avoid silhouetting yourself against the sky. Dawn and dusk are your windows.
Method
Surface or just sub-surface. Consider a riffling hitch or Portland hitch to skate the fly across the surface — devastating in warm, low water. Alternatively, dead-drift a small fly upstream like a nymph.. Floating line. Tiny: size 12-16 singles or doubles, hitch tubes. Ultra-discreet presentation for spooky fish in warm, clear water.
Kit
13 ft #8/9 double-hander in spate, 10 ft #8 single in low water. Floating line plus a fast-sink tip. 12–15 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
The river is in textbook shape. River dropping nicely into shape after a lift — textbook conditions. Clearing nicely — classic taking conditions. 15.2°C — close to ideal for autumn salmon. This is the window experienced salmon anglers wait for — if you can get to the river, go now.
Likely species
Caddisflies
- Green SedgeMost likelyLower confidenceNearest relative#10–12–14–16 · NymphFree-living green caddis larva; fast stony riffles.
- Large sedgesAlso possibleNearest relative#8–10 · AdultBig waked sedge in the last light and after dark.
- Net-spinning caddisAlso possibleLower confidenceNearest relative#12–14–16 · PupaWidespread riffle net-spinner; evening emergence.
- CapererAlso possibleLower confidence#10–12 · AdultBig autumn sedge; fish dry at last light.
Hatch timeline · todayPeak at 14h
Hatch predictions
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Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
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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
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Salmon runRun
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Sea trout runRun
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
March BrownHatch
2
3
2
CapererHatch
2
3
3
2
Heather FlyHatch
2
2
Autumn DunHatch
2
3
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Atlantic Salmon
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- IFI rod licence (RoI)
- Public access to most beats
- Low angler pressure — few beats booked
- Estuary subject to tidal influence; check tide tables for optimal fishing windows.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
Crana River Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
The full read · show the working · for Atlantic Salmon · confidence 75%
How the river scores — hydrology factors
Water heightLow But Fishable-0.7
Recent riseNone0.0
Falling after liftDropping Nicely Into Shape+4.5
Water temperatureCool To Moderate+3.5
Time in seasonLate Season+0.4
ClarityClearing+2.4
Hydrology base10.1
Will they take?Willingcaps the band
Fish should be willing to take — clearing, stained water.
Can you trust it?
Water temperatureair-to-water estimateestimated
Level / flowon-river gaugeobserved
What would change the calculation
No prolonged stable spell before the current rise.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon 1 March → 30 SeptemberC&R
- Sea trout 1 March → 12 OctoberC&R
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
Crana
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Ideal15°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Atlantic Salmon
When
Early morning and late evening are best by far. Low, clear water makes fish spooky in daylight. The first and last hour of light are worth more than the entire middle of the day.
Where
Fish are concentrated in the deeper pools and under any available cover. Focus on the deepest lies — pool hearts and tail croys. Approach very carefully, avoid silhouetting yourself against the sky. Dawn and dusk are your windows.
Method
Surface or just sub-surface. Consider a riffling hitch or Portland hitch to skate the fly across the surface — devastating in warm, low water. Alternatively, dead-drift a small fly upstream like a nymph.. Floating line. Tiny: size 12-16 singles or doubles, hitch tubes. Ultra-discreet presentation for spooky fish in warm, clear water.
Kit
13 ft #8/9 double-hander in spate, 10 ft #8 single in low water. Floating line plus a fast-sink tip. 12–15 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
The river is in textbook shape. River dropping nicely into shape after a lift — textbook conditions. Clearing nicely — classic taking conditions. 15.2°C — close to ideal for autumn salmon. This is the window experienced salmon anglers wait for — if you can get to the river, go now.
Likely species
Caddisflies
- Green SedgeMost likelyLower confidenceNearest relative#10–12–14–16 · NymphFree-living green caddis larva; fast stony riffles.
- Large sedgesAlso possibleNearest relative#8–10 · AdultBig waked sedge in the last light and after dark.
- Net-spinning caddisAlso possibleLower confidenceNearest relative#12–14–16 · PupaWidespread riffle net-spinner; evening emergence.
- CapererAlso possibleLower confidence#10–12 · AdultBig autumn sedge; fish dry at last light.
Hatch timeline · todayPeak at 14h
Hatch predictions
Today's headline hatch shown — see all 12 active hatches hour by hour as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 4 guilds as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 3 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
Salmon runRun
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Sea trout runRun
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
March BrownHatch
2
3
2
CapererHatch
2
3
3
2
Heather FlyHatch
2
2
Autumn DunHatch
2
3
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Atlantic Salmon
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- IFI rod licence (RoI)
- Public access to most beats
- Low angler pressure — few beats booked
- Estuary subject to tidal influence; check tide tables for optimal fishing windows.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
Crana River Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Unknown
- Chemical: Unknown
The full read · show the working · for Atlantic Salmon · confidence 75%
How the river scores — hydrology factors
Water heightLow But Fishable-0.7
Recent riseNone0.0
Falling after liftDropping Nicely Into Shape+4.5
Water temperatureCool To Moderate+3.5
Time in seasonLate Season+0.4
ClarityClearing+2.4
Hydrology base10.1
Will they take?Willingcaps the band
Fish should be willing to take — clearing, stained water.
Can you trust it?
Water temperatureair-to-water estimateestimated
Level / flowon-river gaugeobserved
What would change the calculation
No prolonged stable spell before the current rise.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon 1 March → 30 SeptemberC&R
- Sea trout 1 March → 12 OctoberC&R
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts