All posts in Big Lost River

Big Lost River 8-31-09

Posted on August 31, 2009 at 2:20pm by Bruce_Staples Comments Off

With 350 cfs coming out of Mackay Dam, the river is wadeable with caution.  Trico and midge activity is present, and terrestrial patterns will produce.   As we go through September look for flow out of the dam to decrease and for BWOs to become important.…

Big Lost River 8-26-09

Posted on August 26, 2009 at 1:04pm by Bruce_Staples Comments Off

Wading remains a bit tough with flows out of Mackay Dam at 360 cfs.   But flows ae coming down so better days are ahead!…

Big Lost River 8-20-09

Posted on August 20, 2009 at 2:07pm by Bruce_Staples Comments Off

Flows out of Mackay Dam are dropping, now near the 400 cfs mark. So we are heading in the right direction for safer wading and better surface action.   Tricos are  making an appearance, so with dropping flows, they will become more  important in trout diets.…

Big Lost River 8-17-09

Posted on August 17, 2009 at 12:43pm by Bruce_Staples Comments Off

Flow out of Mackay Dam remains about 450 cfs making wading a bit tricky.  But some fish are responding to hopper patterns presented close to banks.…

Big Lost River 8-14-09

Posted on August 14, 2009 at 3:03pm by Bruce_Staples Comments Off

With flows out of Mackay Dam around 450 cfs, wading is still a bit tough.   Your best bet for action on the river is above the reservoir.  Terrestrial and attractor patterns will be your best bets to find it.…

Big Lost River 8-10-09

Posted on August 10, 2009 at 12:14pm by Bruce_Staples Comments Off

Flow out of Mackay Dam is now around 450 cfs. That’s still a bit high for the best wading conditions, so try above the reservoir for better wading conditions with flows around half of that.  Good locations are plenty along the Trail Creek Road above Bartlett Point.  With terrestrial insects coming on this scenic part of the river is a great choice to visit.…

Big Lost River 8-05-09

Posted on August 5, 2009 at 4:21pm by Bruce_Staples Comments Off

Flow out of Mackay Dam is down to 500 cfs. That’s going in the right direction for good walk-in wade conditions.…

Big Lost River 8-03-09

Posted on August 3, 2009 at 12:43pm by Bruce_Staples Comments Off

Flow out of Mackay Dam is 580 cfs, still a bit high for serious walk-in wade fishing along river below.…