Big Lost River Archives - Page 12 of 23

Big Lost River 8-11-12

August 11, 2012

With flow out of Mackay Dam now below 400 cfs, safer wading is here. Tricos are beginning to emerge, so mornings would be a good time for a visit. Caddis take over in the late afternoon andvening, and daytime is when terrestrial and traditional patterns work well.

Big Lost River 8-4-12

August 4, 2012

Big Lost River, Fishing Reports

Flows out of Mackay dam are decreasing, now at 437 cfs. Looks like the river below will be safe for wading (with caution) in time for the trico emergence.

Big Lost River 7-21-12

July 21, 2012

Big Lost River, Fishing Reports

Because flow out of Mackay Dam is near 500cfs, wading in the river below is still a bit tough.

Big Lost River 7-10-12

July 10, 2012

Big Lost River, Fishing Reports

No change since our last report. Too much flow out of Mackay Dam for easy wading in the river below.

Big Lost River 7-7-12

July 7, 2012

Big Lost River, Fishing Reports

Flow out of Mackay Dam remains well above 500 cfs making for tough wading in the river below.

Big Lost River 7-3-12

July 3, 2012

Big Lost River, Fishing Reports

With 550 cfs coming out of Mackay Dam wading remains tough in the river below. Best fishing is in or on just below Copper Basin right now. Look for caddis, PMDs, sallys, golden stonefly and traditional dry patterns to bring action.

Big Lost River 6-29-12

June 29, 2012

Big Lost River

Flow coming out of Mackay Dam remains above 500 cfs. This makes wading tough in the river below.

Big Lost River 6-9-12

June 9, 2012

Big Lost River

Water flow gage just below Mackay Dam has a recent profile that looks like Monument Valley. Right now flow is around 660 cfs, but in the last few days it has varied from 400 cfs to 1300 cfs. Not good for fishing!