Big Lost River, August 15th, 2023

Forget about easy wading and good fishing in the river below Mackay Dam until the fall season at the earliest. High flows will prevail until water level allows dam repairs to begin. The river above the reservoir offers good fishing especially below the North Fork confluence. Copper Basin streams are mostly at base level flows. Trico and other spinner falls provide early in the day action. Action slows during mid day, but well placed hopper. caddis life cycle, and traditional attractor patterns can bring responses from resident trout. Expect fly fishing company coming from the Sun Valley-Ketchum area.