06-15-2004, 08:07 PM
Henry's Fork River - June 12th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
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Box Canyon
Good fishing. This is mostly a nymphing proposition now. The Salmonflies have come and gone, although we we should start seeing a few Golden stoneflies. The best flies now are #8-10 Rubberlegs stonefly nymphs, #14-16 beadhead Copper Johns, #14-16 Prince Nymphs, etc.
Last Chance
Fair fishing. The PMD hatch is improving every day. Cold weather may slow the fishing for the next few days, but good fishing should resume early next week. The best flies now are #14-16 Spent Partridge Caddis in tan, #14-16 Emergent Sparkle Pupa, and #16-18 PMD dun and emerger imitations. Also, keep some #18 Rusty Spinners handy for morning and evening fishing.
Railroad Ranch
--Closed until June 15--
Riverside Campground to Warm River
Poor fishing. Heavy precipitation has caused the water clarity to deteriorate. As the weather warms next week, the water should clear and Caddis and Stonefly hatches should resume. Try deep nymphing with beadhead nymphs and stonefly nymph imitations.
Warm River to Ashton Reservoir
Good fishing. Good hatches of Caddis and PMD's on warmer days. Baetis are still hatching on cooler days. Beadhead nymphs and small Rubberlegs are producing well. Flavs and Green Drakes should start soon.
From Ashton Dam Downstream
Good fishing. We're seeing great hatches of Caddis, PMD's, Flavs, and Baetis. The Green Drakes will start any day now. There's lots of opportunity for dry-fly fishing. When there's no hatch, try a beadhead nymph rig, or a dry/dropper rig. Below Fall River confluence, the water is high and off-color.
Henry's Fork Tributaries
Fall River is running high and muddy. The Salmonflies have progressed several miles upstream from Chester, and the dry fly fishing should resume as the weather improves. Best bets right now are #4-6 Rubberlegs and #12-14 Beadhead Nymphs. Once it warms up again, the fish will be looking for dry Salmonfly imitations.
Warm River is clear and fishing well. Try beadhead nymphs and attractor dries.
Other small streams in the H.F. drainage are experiencing semi-runoff conditions and colored water. Check back for periodic updates.
Henry's Lake & Island Park Reservoir
A few fish are being caught at Henry's Lake. Overall, the Island Park area stillwaters have not been producing very well. It's hard to say whether the slow fishing is due to cold weather, or whether it's a residual effect from the last few years' drought conditions. As more anglers try their luck, the story may change.
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FISHING: Good
River Stage and Stream Flow [[url "http://waterdata.usgs.gov/id/nwis/current?type=dailystagedischarge&group_key=NONE&search_site_no_station_nm=Henrys"][#0000ff]click here[/#0000ff][/url]]
Box Canyon
Good fishing. This is mostly a nymphing proposition now. The Salmonflies have come and gone, although we we should start seeing a few Golden stoneflies. The best flies now are #8-10 Rubberlegs stonefly nymphs, #14-16 beadhead Copper Johns, #14-16 Prince Nymphs, etc.
Last Chance
Fair fishing. The PMD hatch is improving every day. Cold weather may slow the fishing for the next few days, but good fishing should resume early next week. The best flies now are #14-16 Spent Partridge Caddis in tan, #14-16 Emergent Sparkle Pupa, and #16-18 PMD dun and emerger imitations. Also, keep some #18 Rusty Spinners handy for morning and evening fishing.
Railroad Ranch
--Closed until June 15--
Riverside Campground to Warm River
Poor fishing. Heavy precipitation has caused the water clarity to deteriorate. As the weather warms next week, the water should clear and Caddis and Stonefly hatches should resume. Try deep nymphing with beadhead nymphs and stonefly nymph imitations.
Warm River to Ashton Reservoir
Good fishing. Good hatches of Caddis and PMD's on warmer days. Baetis are still hatching on cooler days. Beadhead nymphs and small Rubberlegs are producing well. Flavs and Green Drakes should start soon.
From Ashton Dam Downstream
Good fishing. We're seeing great hatches of Caddis, PMD's, Flavs, and Baetis. The Green Drakes will start any day now. There's lots of opportunity for dry-fly fishing. When there's no hatch, try a beadhead nymph rig, or a dry/dropper rig. Below Fall River confluence, the water is high and off-color.
Henry's Fork Tributaries
Fall River is running high and muddy. The Salmonflies have progressed several miles upstream from Chester, and the dry fly fishing should resume as the weather improves. Best bets right now are #4-6 Rubberlegs and #12-14 Beadhead Nymphs. Once it warms up again, the fish will be looking for dry Salmonfly imitations.
Warm River is clear and fishing well. Try beadhead nymphs and attractor dries.
Other small streams in the H.F. drainage are experiencing semi-runoff conditions and colored water. Check back for periodic updates.
Henry's Lake & Island Park Reservoir
A few fish are being caught at Henry's Lake. Overall, the Island Park area stillwaters have not been producing very well. It's hard to say whether the slow fishing is due to cold weather, or whether it's a residual effect from the last few years' drought conditions. As more anglers try their luck, the story may change.