07-16-2007, 01:58 AM
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Based on my experience, the upper reaches of the Warm River has mostly brook trout. There is a chance you could catch a rainbow, brown or possible a cutthroat but they won't be as common in the upper river. You may already know this but the upper reaches of the warm river is small enough to leap across in many places. It is just like fishing any creek. I like fishing renegades on creeks but I wouldn't expect the fish to be very selective. Smaller spinners, salmon eggs or a piece of nightcrawler should all work well.
Island Park reservoir mostly has rainbows but there are also a few cutthroat, hybrids and kokanee in there. I've also caught brook trout and a splake out of IP res several years ago but I wouldn't expect to catch either of those currently. I've heard anglers have been doing ok on the west end but I wouldn't expect fast fishing. Besides fish that will be feeding on damsel flies I would try around springs and fingers on the West end. Don't over look the deeper area around the dam and Bills Island either. I've also done fairly well around McRae’s Bridge. The 30-40 depth has been good for me at IP reservoir after the water has warmed up in the summer. You could catch fish with any typical trout gear that you use. I would just recommend you use something you have confidence with. Powerbait and worm/marshmallow will work for bait. Any of your favorite trolling lures would work for trout. I've done well with ford fenders, flat fish, spinners and others while trolling IP res. A downrigger or leaded line wouldn't hurt at this time of the year. I've had my best luck fly fishing at IP resevoir with PT nymphs but don't overlook damsel flies or leeches.
I haven’t fished the Warm River or Island Park Reservoir this year so take my advice for what it is worth. I’ll be fishing Island Park Reservoir in a few weeks while I spend time with family and have spent a lot of time fishing the Island Park area.
If you want to do some fly fishing you may also want to try the Henry's Fork. The Buffalo River and a number of other small streams in the area also hold fish. Good luck and we look forward to a report.
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Based on my experience, the upper reaches of the Warm River has mostly brook trout. There is a chance you could catch a rainbow, brown or possible a cutthroat but they won't be as common in the upper river. You may already know this but the upper reaches of the warm river is small enough to leap across in many places. It is just like fishing any creek. I like fishing renegades on creeks but I wouldn't expect the fish to be very selective. Smaller spinners, salmon eggs or a piece of nightcrawler should all work well.
Island Park reservoir mostly has rainbows but there are also a few cutthroat, hybrids and kokanee in there. I've also caught brook trout and a splake out of IP res several years ago but I wouldn't expect to catch either of those currently. I've heard anglers have been doing ok on the west end but I wouldn't expect fast fishing. Besides fish that will be feeding on damsel flies I would try around springs and fingers on the West end. Don't over look the deeper area around the dam and Bills Island either. I've also done fairly well around McRae’s Bridge. The 30-40 depth has been good for me at IP reservoir after the water has warmed up in the summer. You could catch fish with any typical trout gear that you use. I would just recommend you use something you have confidence with. Powerbait and worm/marshmallow will work for bait. Any of your favorite trolling lures would work for trout. I've done well with ford fenders, flat fish, spinners and others while trolling IP res. A downrigger or leaded line wouldn't hurt at this time of the year. I've had my best luck fly fishing at IP resevoir with PT nymphs but don't overlook damsel flies or leeches.
I haven’t fished the Warm River or Island Park Reservoir this year so take my advice for what it is worth. I’ll be fishing Island Park Reservoir in a few weeks while I spend time with family and have spent a lot of time fishing the Island Park area.
If you want to do some fly fishing you may also want to try the Henry's Fork. The Buffalo River and a number of other small streams in the area also hold fish. Good luck and we look forward to a report.
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