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Henry’s Lake 10-10-15

October 10, 2015
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Looks like fishing success now depends on the weather. These bright, cloudless skies do not result in the best conditions for fish to be active.  Nevertheless the lake is cooling as nights get colder. A recent day with fog and some wind produced some excellent fishing around the lake for some local enthusiasts, even during daytime hours. A variety of fly patterns presented on intermediate lines worked for them, and wading was as effective as boating. For now it looks like watching the weather to find overcast conditions may be the secret to success.

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Henry’s Lake 10-6-15

October 6, 2015
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Fishing Reports, Henry's Lake

Fly-Fishing the north shore has definitely slowed (voice of experience) even though fish are in shallow water. Likely this is the same around the lake. One reason is warm water for the time of year. We measured water temperature at middle 50s in Deg. F. yesterday. For sure cooler water will improve fishing success.

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Henry’s Lake 10-1-15

October 1, 2015
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Fishing Reports, Henry's Lake

It looks like the lake is making up for the slow summer! Fishing is great all over the lake. With the lake at about 85% of capacity, water is low but cooling off with the weather. With uncertain weather predicted for the next several days,now might be the time to consider a visit. Use that intermediate line to present the standard array of Henry’s Lake patterns. Also trying a two-fly rig consisting of a small leech pattern and an attractor such a gold crystal. Word that fishing is improving has gotten out, so expect crowds at the easy access place such as the state park and county boat dock.  And if you are lucky enough to find a spot with excellent fishing,expect to see fellow anglers congregate around you.

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Henry’s Lake 9-15-15

September 15, 2015
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Fishing Reports, Henry's Lake

Finally, the lake is turning on! We have reports of large fish being caught in good numbers. The south and west sides seem to provide the best action. Try big woolly bugger types or streamers in about ten feet of water. Some of the reasons for this turn-around is that the blue-green algae mats are decreasing and water temperatures are also going down.  These mean more dissolved oxygen thus more active fish. With the decrease in algae and lowering water temperatures, we could be heading for some of the famed fall fishing Henry’s Lake is capable of providing.

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Henry’s Lake 9-1-15

September 1, 2015
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Fishing Reports, Henry's Lake

A good hard cold snap would be just what is needed for good fishing action to begin on Henry’s Lake. For every report of success we have seen there are numbers of ones without successful fishing. If you are considering trying the lake, head for creek mouths (Targhee, Duck, Howard) or springs with intermediate lines and standard Henry’s Lake patterns.. But expect company, especially if you get into fish.

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Henry’s Lake 7-14-15

July 14, 2015
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Fishing Reports, Henry's Lake

Other than around spring holes and creek mouths fishing is slow so far this year.  Trying creek mouths early in the day is a best bet. Use intermediate lines with standard Henry’s Lake patterns (gold or olive crystals, Gartside wet mouse, mity mouse, beadhead peacock leech, Henry’s Lake renegade).

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Henry’s Lake 7-7-15

July 7, 2015
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Fishing Reports, Henry's Lake

We have heard only reports of spotty fishing so far, and the damselfly hatch seems to be diminishing each season. But as the lake warms up, fish will head to spring holes and creek mouths.  So start breaking out your intermediate lines and  get ready to stake out your early morning positions in front of such as Duck, Howard, Hope, and Targhee Creeks.

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Henry’s Lake 6-20-15

June 20, 2015
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Fishing Reports, Henry's Lake

Fishing remains spotty. We went by the south side of lake three days ago and noticed the heaviest concentration of boats was in front of the cliffs. A time-tested Henry’s Lake strategy to find good fishing is to glass the lake with binoculars to see where fish are being caught, then rush over to where action is happening.  Could we have viewed this strategy at work?

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Henry’s Lake 5-30-15

May 30, 2015
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Fishing Reports, Henry's Lake

We heard wild weather impacted opening day fishing here. Lately there has been some success off the cliffs, but let’s see if Ma Nature provides better fishing weather this weekend. Then we may have more information to pass on.

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Henry’s Lake 5-22-15

May 22, 2015
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Fishing Reports, Henry's Lake

Expect crowds at places like the State Park, County Boat Dock, near the hatchery, and along the cliffs.  The lake has had a long time free of ice, but cool weather will help keep fish close to the shoreline.   Try some of the standard patterns such as California leeches, olive or gold crystals, mohair leeches, peacock AH, mity mouse, all on an intermediate or slow sinking line.

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