We’ve had reports of good fishing early in the last few days before the wind kicked in. Yesterday it was strong enough to send many boats off the lake. Creek mouths were good locations with Targhee Creek leading the pack and Howard Creek coming on.
Fishing is picking up now. Creek mouths remain the place to go for action using mity mites, peacock leeches, crystal buggers and black coppers. But with cooler weather here and more to come, fishing all around the lake should pick up even more. Folks are concerned about the size of fish being caught, but the better news is that with so many fish in the lake there will be plenty for all anglers to enjoy.
Not much change since our last report on Henry’s Lake. Fishing success is likely to pick up as we cool off, but that means visiting anglers will not diminish much. Being such a great fishery it’s to be expected!
Not much change here since our last report. But as we cool down and days shorten, changes are coming with respect to where to fish on the lake. When we get reports on the best locations for fall fishing, we will place that info here.
Same thing fishing-wise. Go to the creek mouths (Targhee and Hope-Duck seem best to date), try mity mites, small( #10-12) bead head peacock leeches and crystal buggers. Expect crowds if you get into good fishing.
Best fishing remains in front of Hope Creek and Targhee Creek. Try scud patterns, mity mite, and small bead head peacock leeches. Expect increased company if you get into a lot of fish.
We traveled by Henry’s Lake yesterday, and sure enough we could see boats stacked up in front of Hope and Duck creeks. Off in the distance we thought we could see boats in front of Targhee Creek. So that pretty much tells the story of where to fish the lake (try small prince nymphs, mity mites, small crystal buggers.) In front of the cliffs, you ask? Only one boat was there when we went by.
No big change here. Try Hope, Duck, Targhee, and Howard creek mouths and any spring hole. Expect company that likes to crowd if fishing is good.
No real change since Everet’s report a couple days ago. Action is at creek mouths, and use the flies he suggested. If you head to these locations, be ready to accept plenty of company that will increase if you get into good fishing.
Henrys is fishing good right now. Most of the action seems to be around Duck and Targhee creek in water from 5-12ft. Use any of your favorite leech patterns, but carry some smaller flies like the mity mouse and Henry’s Lake PT, scuds are always a good bet as well. There seems to be a real lack of big fish up there this year. There a lot of fish being caught, but not many of the big guys that have made Henry’s so famous. Most attribute this to an over stocking of the lake which can be quickly corrected, others are blaming ice fishing. Only time will tell, but the lake is fishing well regardless.