South Fork, July 26th, 2023

No matter where you choose to launch that boat, you will be met with scene like this for much of the remaining fishing season. Not all folks using these places will be anglers, some will be recreationists taking part in the “plastic boat hatch.” They have a right to use these facilities, but they have an obligation to do so in a courteous and thoughtful manner. The same applies to anglers.

The stonefly hatch has pretty much run its course on the river which has an essentially constant flow of cool, clear water. The mutant golden stone fly hatch is next. Now a growing PMD ( and terrestrial insect population) and afternoon caddis hatch are bringing on top water fishing.