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Main Stem Snake River 10-27-18

October 27, 2018
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Fishing Reports, Main Stem Snake River

 

Dave R. and friend

With water storage season beginning, flow in the Snake River is dropping ( 3510 cfs at Eagle Rock, 3790 cfs at Shelley, 3620 cfs     at Blackfoot).  With brown trout in their annual spawning migration,  streamer presentation is the name of the game on the river.  Doing so under low light conditions will be most effective to maybe encounter your biggest trout of the year.  Float fishing is the best way to fish, but there are plenty of good walk-in wade locations. We can point out many of these to you, so get in touch, or visit the shop.

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Main Stem Snake River 9-29-18

September 29, 2018
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Fishing Reports, Main Stem Snake River, South Fork

 

Bucky

Have you noticed the number of boats increasing here?  That is because the river is dropping and big browns are beginning to migrate.  As is usual this time of year, they will take big streamer patterns especially early and late in the day.  There are a number of public accesses from Menan down to McTucker from which to begin and end a float trip. We will begin to receive information on where the best action is along the river, so get in touch if you are considering a main stem float trip or a walk-in wade outing.

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Main Stem Snake River 9-25-18

September 25, 2018
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Fishing Reports, Main Stem Snake River

 

Paul B. and friend

Main stem flows are now dropping to normal levels for this time of year. Consider that there are fewer trout in the main stem of the Snake River, but there are more large fish within than any other river around here. The best way to encounter these large fish is through float-fishing, but there are plenty of walk-in locations.  Presenting streamers is the best technique, so have bright and somber patterns in large sizes within that fly box. Brown trout are moving to spawning areas, and rainbows will soon be following. Evenings and early mornings will be the best times to  encounter the big fish.

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Main Stem Snake River 9-15-18

September 15, 2018
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Fishing Reports, Main Stem Snake River

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River flow is slightly higher than average for this time of year:  4530 cfs at Shelly, where 3840 cfs is normal flow there.   Nevertheless this begins the time to present streamers for browns beginning to migrate and foraging rainbows. Doing so via boating on this river is more effective than walk-in wade fishing.  You will likely encounter fewer boats than on the South Fork or on the lower Henry’s Fork. Low light conditions will be best for this, meaning first light or evening. Stormy conditions will be another good time, if we ever have some storms!

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Main Stem Snake River 11-28-17

November 28, 2017
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Fishing Reports, Main Stem Snake River

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Flow out of Palisades Reservoir certainly impacts flow in the Snake River down to American Falls Reservoir this time of year when water use for agricultural purposes greatly diminish. Currently flows in this part of the river are around double historical averages at nearly all gauge stations. Because Palisades Reservoir is near capacity, flow will likely remain higher than the historical average  with the possibility of increasing  during the winter. As with the South Fork reach above the Henry’s Fork confluence, walk-in-wade fishing will be tougher, but fish will benefit greatly.  Presenting streamer patterns will be the best way to encounter fish in the river during the winter season.

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Main Stem Snake River 4-4-17

April 4, 2017
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Main Stem Snake River

The American Falls West Side Boat Ramp is closed to boater and angler traffic while repaving of the parking lot and approach ramp takes place. It will reopen Memorial Day weekend.  During fall this year the old boat ramp will be removed and replaced.

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Main Stem Snake River 3-8-16

March 8, 2016
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Main Stem Snake River

Flows throughout the river are lower than average, and most of the river banks are free of ice and snow. Boat ramps are open, but walk-in wade fishing is just as convenient.  Triploid rainbows in moderate sizes are responding well.  There are many places available for walk-in wade fishing. Get in touch with us, or stop by so we can help choose a location for such. Currently, the best chance for action is through presenting streamer patterns under low light conditions.

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Main Stem Snake River 11-24-15

November 24, 2015
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Fishing Reports, Main Stem Snake River

Flows throughout the river are somewhat below normal for the time of year, and access for walk-in and wade fishing is plentiful. Float fishing is also practical as long as boat launch facilities are maintained for winter conditions. Presenting streamer patterns this time of year is the way to encounter large brown and rainbow trout as well as a few cutthroat.

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