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Big Lost River 8-10-09

August 10, 2009

Flow out of Mackay Dam is now around 450 cfs. That’s still a bit high for the best wading conditions, so try above the reservoir for better wading conditions with flows around half of that. Good locations are plenty along the Trail Creek Road above Bartlett Point. With terrestrial insects coming on this scenic part of the river is a great choice to visit.

Big Lost River 8-05-09

August 5, 2009

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Flow out of Mackay Dam is down to 500 cfs. That’s going in the right direction for good walk-in wade conditions.

Big Lost River 8-03-09

August 3, 2009

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Flow out of Mackay Dam is 580 cfs, still a bit high for serious walk-in wade fishing along river below.

Big Lost River 7-29-09

July 29, 2009

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Flow out of Mackay Dam, 650 cfs, is still high for extensive wading. Give it a few more weeks.

Big Lost River 7-20-09

July 20, 2009

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Flow out of Mackay Dam is up to about 700 cfs. Make sure you bring all your wading skills to walk in and wade the river below the dam. Try medium sized wooly bugger types.

Big Lost River 7-16-09

July 16, 2009

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With flows out of Mackay Dam at just under 700 cfs, wading here is not for the faint of heart. Small & medium sized leech patterns presented on a sink-tip line will bring the most action until waters get down to a more suitable level for wading.

Big Lost River 7-10-09

July 10, 2009

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Flow out of Mackay Dam is just under 600 cfs. If you are a strong wader, there is some fishing in the river here. Try wooly bugger and San Juan worm patterns.