Big Lost River, September 23rd, 2023

Big Lost River Below Mackay Dam

With flow out of Mackay Dam just under 300 cfs more of the river downstream is worth fishing than usual for this time of the season. The river around the Houston Bridge area has some nice water, and flow in the Leslie area is about 190 cfs. Land in this area is a “checkerboard of private ( you are legal by staying within the high water mark) and public, so be careful about access. Afternoons are best for BWO, midge and remaining caddis activity. Frost has put a dent in terrestrial insect activity. but some remain and during nicer afternoons patterns for them will be effective for days to come.