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Main Stem Snake River, October 28th, 2023

October 28, 2023
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Fishing Reports, Main Stem Snake River

Snake River at Freeman Park

It is the the best brown trout fishery in the area right now. There are several walk-in wade locations above and below American falls Dam, and much of the river is good water for boat fishing. Within the Idaho Falls city limits such places as Freeman Park have convenient access points. Pitching streamer patterns is the name of the game through using sink tip or intermediate lines. Placing flies in the right location is more important than pattern selection.

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Yellowstone Park, October 28th, 2023

October 28, 2023
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Fishing Reports, Yellowstone Park

Most Park roads have been temporarily closed in order to clear snow. They close for good Wednesday, November 1st. That means no access to the Firehole River. Access to the lower Madison River can be done through Baker’s Hole Campground to get to the Beaver Meadows. Expect to walk through snow. The Park fishing season will be closed after the first Sunday in November.

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Yellowstone Park, October 24th, 2023

October 24, 2023
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Fishing Reports, Yellowstone Park

This can happen during the late season

All brown trout runs are in full swing, but those close to roads are well attended by fly fishers (Gardner, Madison, Snake Rivers). Fewer attending fly fishers are on the Lewis River channle or at Lewis Lake outlet thanks to the weather conditions. Those conditons will worsen for the rt of the weeks, so be prepared for bad road conditions, snow, wind and reduced Park services. Presenting streamer or big nymph patterns of choice are the best ways to encounter aggressive browns this time if the season.

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South Fork, October 24th, 2023

October 24, 2023
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Fishing Reports, South Fork

South Fork boat ramps won’t look like this until June of next year!

Flow out of Palisades /Dam was reduced a few days ago ( now about 2200 cfs at Irwin, 3200 cfs at Heise, 1200 cfs at Lorenzo). Water downstream to the Henry’s Fork confluence is cold and clear. BWO and midges make for the best hatches with mahogany duns beginning to diminish. Browns are migrating and becoming aggressive, so streamer patterns of choice will attract them. Walk-in wade conditions are about as good as can be. Unsettled weather is coming up for the rest of the week.

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Big Lost River, October 24th, 2023

October 24, 2023
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Big Lost River, Fishing Reports

With a bit more than 100 cfs in flow coming out of Mackay Dam, the river is in ideal wading conditions. These flow conditions extend downstream as far as the Leslie township. If you visit the waters in the Leslie area, respect private land, but you are legal when staying within the river high water marks. BWO and midge activity will make for top water fishing, so bring their life cycle patterns to enjoy actively feeding fish, mostly rainbows with a sprinkling of brookies. Traditional nymph, small rubber leg and streamer patterns will also be effective.

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Irrigation Canals, October 24th, 2023

October 24, 2023
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Fishing Reports

The IDF&G has placed a salvage order on irrigation canals in the Upper Snake Region. These canals are identified on the IDF&G Upper Snake Region News Release page of their web site. Other pertinent information is present on the news release page.

The following angling requirements apply.

All bag, possession and size limits are suspended.

Fish may be taken by any method except firearms, explosives, chemicals, or electrical current.

Sturgeon may NOT be retained, must be immediately release alive, and must be reported to the Upper Snake Regional Office by calling (208) 525-7290.

No live fish may be transported from the place of capture.

A valid Idaho fishing license is still required.

Anglers are reminded that some segments of these canals are on private property and permission must be obtained from the landowner prior to fishing in those areas.

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Henry’s Fork, October 24th, 2023

October 24, 2023
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Fishing Reports, Henry's Fork

Headlines From Christina Morisett’s ( subbing for Rob Van Kirk who is taking time off to fish) Henry’s Fork drainage report filed yesterday

  • Last week was warm and dry.
  • Cold, wet weather is expected for the next week—including the possibility for snow.
  • Natural flow and diversion are 92% and 90% of average, respectively.
  • At an average outflow of 209 cfs, Island Park Reservoir gained 200 acre-ft/day over the weekend and is 72% full, compared to 52% full on average.
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  • Christina Morrisett, PhD
  • Water Resources Consultant · Henry’s Fork Foundation
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-morrisett/

Henry’s Fork Foundation

P.O. Box 550

Ashton, ID 83420

Fun Farm Bridge at Dusk

With minimal wind, BWO and mahogany dun activity should be enhanced during unsettled weather coming the rest of the week. .Presenting streamer patterns of choice to migrating browns along the lower river and into good holding water anywhere in the upper river should be effective. But watch the weather because the first snows of the season mean many drivers have trouble adapting to slippery roads. Dress warmly, and be sure to fix any holes in those waders because water temps in the 40s, Deg. F leaking in can quickly dampen any trip to he waters!

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Yellowstone Park, October 21st, 2023

October 21, 2023
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Fishing Reports, Yellowstone Park

If you are a top water fishing enthusiast, the Firehole River offers some of the best fishing in the entire area with BWO ( see above photo) activity being the reason for such. Swinging traditional soft hackled patterns ( partridge & olive, partridge and tan, etc) works as well as anything. Afternoon dry fly fishing using small (#20, #22) BWO dun and spinner patterns of choice is also effective.

Brown trout runs in the Madison and Lewis River drainages are peaking with those in the Snake and Gardner Rivers coming on. Unsettled weather coming up should enhance fishing success in these runs, but be prepared for increased chances for snow and drops in air temps.

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Henry’s Fork, October 21st, 2023

October 21, 2023
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Fishing Reports, Henry's Fork

Brown trout fishing success is happening on the lower river, and upcoming unsettled weather should enhance this happy situation. However, top water action continues because of BWO and mahogany dun, midge and caddis activity and fish feeding on these. Evenings are a good time to enjoy fish responding to this activity. Early sunsets make it convenient to head home or to a favored restaurant or ‘wateringhole” to enjoy a hearty dinner while savoring the day’s fishing success.

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