Big Lost River 11-03-2009
Below Mackay Dam fish are concentrated in holes. They feed big time on midges during the AM and during the PM on the BWO emergence. Wading is easy and anglers are few.
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Big Lost River 10-19-2009
Flow out of Mackay Dam is now less than 100 cfs. This means fish will be concentrated in deepest holes. During PMs they will come out for BWOs or midges, but this low flow makes them quite wary.
Big Lost River 10-15-2009
With flow out of Mackay Dam at 150 cfs, the river below is in great wading shape. Midges and BWOS bring surface action, small bead head nymphs and soft hackled patterns bring action below.
Big Lost River 10-10-2009
With flows out of Mackay Dam just below 200 cfs and BWOs and midges active, this is one of the places to be fishing. Look for these good conditions to hold into November.
Big Lost River 10-6-2009
With flows out of Mackay Dam at a bit over 200 cfs, the river below is very wadable. Tricos are past their peak, but BWOs and midges make for great top water fishing. Small bead head nymphs always work. Choose your favorite. There is good public access just below the dam and at the campground downstream.
Big Lost River 9-29-09
Trico action in the early AM and daytime BWO activity continues below Mackay Dam. Wading conditions are not bad either.
Big Lost River 9-24-09
Flows out of Mackay Dam are slowly dropping, wading is easier, and fishing is picking up. BWOs, terrestrials, midges and a few tricos are bringing action.
Big Lost River 9-21-09
Flow out of Mackay Dam is between 300 & 350 cfs. That’s quite a bit higher than normal, but the river still can be waded with caution. Midges, BWO and terrestrial patterns are the best for top water action. Small bead head nymphs will bring the best action below. Look for the lower flows, cooler temps, and shorter days of October to bring improved fishing.
Big Lost River 9-09-09
With flows out of Mackay Dam dropping to just under 400 cfs, cautious wading will get you into action from trico spinner falls, BWOs, midges, and terrestrials. And the river will offer even better fishing as we move through autumn. We will keep you current on this improvement.
Big Lost River 9-07-09
Flow out of Mackay Dam is up to 400 cfs for a final irrigation shot. After this look for much lower flows and easier wading when BWOs become numerous.