South Fork 5/20
Flows on the South Fork have remained steady at 14000cfs. The river is looking really good and the water clarity is really good for May. Nymphing is going to be the ticket to catching fish on the river right now. Until water temps warm up we will not see any dry fly action until late June at the earliest. Streamer fishing is also a good option for catching fish this time of year.
Safety note please check side channels before you float them. The river has changed since the flush and to make sure the channel is safe we recommend walking it before you float it. This is really important on the lower river below Byington. We have also been told that you can float Byington to Twin Bridges right now with the higher flows on the river. There was no work done on the channel this year and we do not know how long it will be open. We will keep you updated on any changes at this particular boat ramp.
Remember that Conant and Byington will be closed from Monday May 24th to Friday May 28th. Use Wolf and Spring Creek Boat ramps instead.
Recommended Flies
Nymphs:
- Pat’s Rubberleg Stonefly
- Jimmy Leg Stonefly
- Sunkist PMD Nymph
- San Juan Worm
Streamers:
- Sex Dungeon
- Peanut Envy
- Bellyache Minnow
- Clousers
- Double bunnys