Finkausee

Small mountain stream from Wilder Gerlos, rather shallow with moderate current, densely vegetated with small pools but easy to wade.


Water Info

Water Profile

Mountain lake, partially glacier-fed. Perfectly suited for float tube fishing

Seasonal Times

Mid-May–October (depending on snow conditions)

Fly Rod

Line weight: #6/7, Length: 9’0″–10’0″

Leader

Length: at least 9 ft. Dry fly: 0.12–0.14 mm, Nymph: 0.14–0.16 mm, Streamer: 0.20 mm (lake trout)

Dry Fly

Small, natural patterns such as CDC Spent, CDC Ant, Elk Hair Caddis, etc.

Nymph

Bright nymphs or jigs, stripped slowly along the bottom

Streamer

3–5 cm on sink-tip or sinking line


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