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Henry’s Fork, November 21st, 2023

November 21, 2023
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Fishing Reports, Henry's Fork

Headlines from Dr. Rob Van Kirk’s Henry’s Fork Drainage Water Status Report filed Yesterday,11/20

  • Light precipitation fell over the weekend as expected; the water-year total is 117% of average.
  • Another round of very light precipitation is expected on Thanksgiving Day, and long-term forecasts call for continued dry conditions.
  • After flattening out for a few days, natural flow increased a little yesterday in response to precipitation.
  • At an average outflow of 230 cfs, Island Park Reservoir gained 472 ac-ft/day over the past three days and is 84% full, compared to 61% full on average.

BWO activity is quickly diminishing on the entire river. It will return to significance sometime next March depending on weather and water conditions, Midge activity remains throughout the year, and under the right conditions can be almost massive at times. So we are entering the time when nymph and streamer patterns are most effective on the entire river.

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South Fork, November 18th, 2023

November 18, 2023
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Fishing Reports, South Fork

Flow remains at ” Winter Maintenance Levels.” Note that BWO activity is declining everywhere as the season progresses towards winter. Midge activity will remain throughout the winter but will vary greatly depending on air and water conditions. So consider stocking up on midge life cycle patterns and be sure those leaders with 5X or 6X tippets are “up to snuff.” Presenting streamer and nymph patterns will remain effective when presented into deeper water throughout the winter.

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Salmon River Steelhead, November 18th, 2023

November 18, 2023
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Fishing Reports, Salmon River Steelhead

Catch rates have been steady for about three weeks. Angler effort has been highest below below Salmon, and catch rates vary there from 15 hours to 25 hours per fish depending on location. Best catch rate seems to be below the Pahsimeroi Rver where rate is about 6 hours per fish, but this data was obtained from fewer anglers. Water has cleared, has a normal flow rate, and its temperatures are in the lower 40s, Deg. F. Unsettled weather will move in this weekend with mixed snow and rain possible.

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Still Waters, November 18th, 2023

November 18, 2023
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Fishing Reports, Still Water

To date, Springfield Lake offers some of the best still water fishing around. IDF&G has planted a number of fish including old brood rainbows, and hosts a good number of hold-overs going to trophy sizes. Midge activity has been prolific. Nymph and streamer (try fly rod jigs of various colors) patterns as well as midge life cycle patterns are effective,

Being mostly shallow, this reservoir makes floating lines appropriate for use because through their use patterns can be presented at effective depth or for top water and indicator aided fishing. Fishing on Springfield Reservoir is restricted to fishing with barbless artificial flies and lures and has a bag limit of two trout, none under twenty inches.

Similar to Springfield Reservoir in physical character, non-motorized Sand Creek Ponds north of St. Anthony offer the same fishing strategies for rainbow trout, but closes to fishing after November 30th.

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Main Stem Snake River, November 13th, 2023

November 14, 2023
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Fishing Reports, Main Stem Snake River

This is currently the most convenient river to fish these days as nearby walk-in wade locations are numerous and relatively low water make fishing from a boat attractive. BWOs and midges emerge at certain locations along the river, and the next few days will offer pleasant daytime hours to enjoy trout responding to them. Switch to streamers during evening hours to encounter migrating brown trout.

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A Great Saturday Fly Tying Demo on November 11th.

November 14, 2023
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Fishing Reports, Today at Jimmy's

A. J. Shows Some Featured Fly Patterns

A. J. Jorgensen treated us to a great and informative fly tying demo last Saturday. On doing so, his tenure as a South Fork guide shown through with respect to designing fly patterns. He offered his creations; Scooba Steve, Zole Bug, and Slammin’ Fly. Note taking was the frequent throughout attendees, and on request, A. J.repeated tying steps, explained why he used certain materials, and how to present each pattern.

A.J.’s Demo will be the last offered at the shop in November because the next two Saturdays are adjacent to the Thanksgiving holiday. Our demos will resume on the first Saturday in December. More later on who will be the demonstrating fly tiers.

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South Fork, November 13th, 2023

November 14, 2023
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Fishing Reports, South Fork

No real changes since our last report with respect to flow, water conditions or best time of day to be on the river. However if you enjoy fishing in pleasant weather, do so in the next few days because next week normal November weather (Brrr!) will prevail.

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