06-22-2004, 02:06 PM
Henry's Fork River - June 16th, 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, #16-18 beadhead Copper Johns, #14-16 Prince Nymphs, etc.
Last Chance
Fair fishing. The PMD hatch is improving. Otherwise, the Caddis hatch has been fairly reliable, especially in the evening. 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
Opens today! Evening Caddis action should be good. The PMD hatch has been somewhat sporadic, but we expect it to improve. We should start seeing the Drakes and Flavs any day now. Also see the report for Last Chance, above.
Riverside Campground to Warm River
The fishing is improving in this section. Water clarity has improved considerably. For dry flies, try Golden Stones and Caddis. Subsurface, the best bets are beadhead nymphs (Copper John, Prince, Hare's Ear) and stonefly nymphs.
Warm River to Ashton Reservoir
Good fishing. The hatches now are Caddis and Golden Stones. PMD's are hatching in some areas. Dry/dropper rigs are producing well. Otherwise, deep nymphing with beadheads and smaller (#8-10) stonefly nymphs is producing well. We should start seeing a few Flavs and Green Drakes.
From Ashton Dam Downstream
Excellent fishing. We're seeing great hatches of Caddis, PMD's, and Flavs. We've just started to see a few Green Drakes. Unfortunately, we don't anticipate a Gray Drake hatch this year, due to water conditions. When there's no hatch, try a beadhead nymph rig, or a dry/dropper rig. Below Fall River confluence, the water may be a little high and off color.
Henry's Fork Tributaries
Fall River has cleared considerably. The Salmonflies have progressed several miles upstream from Chester. Dry Salmonfly imitations are producing a few fish. Best bets right now are #4-6 Dry Salmonflies, #4-6 Rubberlegs and #12-14 Beadhead Nymphs.
Warm River is clear and fishing well. Try beadhead nymphs and attractor dries.
Water conditions on other small streams in the H.F. drainage are improving. Robinson Creek, Rock Creek, and other small streams should be fishing well. 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, #16-18 beadhead Copper Johns, #14-16 Prince Nymphs, etc.
Last Chance
Fair fishing. The PMD hatch is improving. Otherwise, the Caddis hatch has been fairly reliable, especially in the evening. 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
Opens today! Evening Caddis action should be good. The PMD hatch has been somewhat sporadic, but we expect it to improve. We should start seeing the Drakes and Flavs any day now. Also see the report for Last Chance, above.
Riverside Campground to Warm River
The fishing is improving in this section. Water clarity has improved considerably. For dry flies, try Golden Stones and Caddis. Subsurface, the best bets are beadhead nymphs (Copper John, Prince, Hare's Ear) and stonefly nymphs.
Warm River to Ashton Reservoir
Good fishing. The hatches now are Caddis and Golden Stones. PMD's are hatching in some areas. Dry/dropper rigs are producing well. Otherwise, deep nymphing with beadheads and smaller (#8-10) stonefly nymphs is producing well. We should start seeing a few Flavs and Green Drakes.
From Ashton Dam Downstream
Excellent fishing. We're seeing great hatches of Caddis, PMD's, and Flavs. We've just started to see a few Green Drakes. Unfortunately, we don't anticipate a Gray Drake hatch this year, due to water conditions. When there's no hatch, try a beadhead nymph rig, or a dry/dropper rig. Below Fall River confluence, the water may be a little high and off color.
Henry's Fork Tributaries
Fall River has cleared considerably. The Salmonflies have progressed several miles upstream from Chester. Dry Salmonfly imitations are producing a few fish. Best bets right now are #4-6 Dry Salmonflies, #4-6 Rubberlegs and #12-14 Beadhead Nymphs.
Warm River is clear and fishing well. Try beadhead nymphs and attractor dries.
Water conditions on other small streams in the H.F. drainage are improving. Robinson Creek, Rock Creek, and other small streams should be fishing well. 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.