Hatches in October
Seasonal hatch norms. Real-time matches are available on each spot page.
Region 1, West TN
| Insect | Sizes | Patterns | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| midge | 18–24 | Zebra Midge #20 | Year-round; lakes + sloughs |
Region 2, Middle TN
| Insect | Sizes | Patterns | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| midge | 18–24 | Zebra Midge #20 | Year-round on tailwaters/lakes |
Region 3, Cumberland Plateau
| Insect | Sizes | Patterns | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| midge | 18–24 | Zebra Midge #20, Griffith's Gnat #20, WD-40 #20 | Tailwater staple; year-round on Caney Fork |
| BWO (fall) | 20–22 | RS2 #22, Parachute BWO #20 | Cool overcast afternoons |
Region 4, East TN
| Insect | Sizes | Patterns | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| midge | 18–24 | Zebra Midge #20, Griffith's Gnat #20, WD-40 #20 | Year-round on TVA tailwaters (Clinch, Holston, Watauga, S Holston) |
| BWO (fall) | 20–22 | RS2 #22, Parachute BWO #20 | Weeks 36-46 (Sep-early Nov); cool overcast afternoons. Shop consensus. |