Hatch Guide · Plecoptera (Chloroperlidae)

Yellow Sally

Yellow Sallies are small yellow stoneflies that hatch from spring through midsummer on Appalachian and Southern mountain streams.

Peak months: MayJune · nowJuly

Top fly patterns

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Month-by-month activity

Number of rivers where the Yellow Sally hatch is active each month.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
3 rivers
May
3 rivers
Jun ●
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Rivers where Yellow Sally hatches

How to fish the Yellow Sally

A size 14–16 Yellow Sally dry or Stimulator fished in fast riffles. Fish pocket water and riffle edges.

Frequently asked

When does the Yellow Sally hatch?

Peak emergence: May, June, July. Timing varies by elevation, latitude, and water temperature.

What flies match the Yellow Sally hatch?

Top patterns: Yellow Sally (size 14-16).

What rivers have a good Yellow Sally hatch?

Yellow Sally hatches are documented on 3 rivers including: Watauga River, Davidson River, Rose River.

How do I fish the Yellow Sally hatch?

A size 14–16 Yellow Sally dry or Stimulator fished in fast riffles. Fish pocket water and riffle edges.

What is the Yellow Sally?

Yellow Sallies are small yellow stoneflies that hatch from spring through midsummer on Appalachian and Southern mountain streams. Family: Plecoptera (Chloroperlidae).

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