Henry’s Fork, August 13th, 2024
Flow out of Island Park Dam is at seasonal amounts but reservoir volume is a bit below normal. There can some good fishing on the west end around such as Grizzly Springs. Try red midge pupa patterns under an indicator to find the taking depth. Cloudy conditions with some thundershowers have helped in keeping water temperatures below dangerous levels for salmonids. Early AM tricos make up the “name of the mayfly game.” After this diminishes about mid-day, presenting ant and hopper patterns can bring action. As we move through August, flying ants will increase in numbers and will be sought by trout especially along the upper river.
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