South Fork, May 11th, 2024

Flow in the South Fork is reduced significantly ( now about 11000 cfs at Irwin, 12400 cfs at Heise, 8000 cfs at Lorenzo) because the reservoir volume above is down to around 75%. Now there is room to contain run-off and reduce flood danger below. Cold water and discolor in places below some tributaries are present. But the river is now more suited for fishing and boating. Fly rod jigs, rubber leg, woolly bugger and streamer patterns presented on sink tip ( most useful) or full sink lines ( for slow, deep water) would be most effective until waters warm. So we are heading in the right direction with the water, and weather is shaping up too.