South Fork

As of this writing, releases over the past week out of Palisades dam have ramped the flows on the S. Fork to 7,280 cfs. Predictably, this has made the water clarity less than ideal, though some fish are still being caught, mainly on large stonefly nymphs and streamers. Target the slower water and side channels where water clarity is better, and keep watching the USGS info for the flows to stabilize. Once flows hold steady for several days in a row, look for the fishing to improve.

Henry's Fork

The Warm River to Ashton section, and the section below Ashton dam are fishing well right now, with Mother's Day caddis coming off in large numbers. The flow below Ashton dam is now at 1,520cfs. For those unfamiliar with the Mother’s Day caddis, this is a dark-bodied, grey-winged caddis, typically found in sizes #14-16. Try surface, as well as subsurface, imitations of this caddis' life cycle for the best success. Good numbers of BWO's are also being seen, mostly on overcast, calm days. Be on the lookout for March Browns as well. Skwala nymphs are rumored to be on the move, though few adults are being seen yet.

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See you on the water,

- Bruce Smithhammer