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Teton River 7-2

July 2, 2012

We don’t do a lot of reports on the Teton River but for those interested the Teton has really fishing good right now. If you like the Teton or want to try something new, the Teton is a great fishery. With the early runoff this year you will want to fish the river this month because the water is going to get really warm later in August. There have been goldens hatching in the canyon. Grey drake and PMD’s have been hatching on the upper river through Driggs as well as caddis.

Small Streams 6-29-12

June 29, 2012

Small Streams

Run-off is peaking now. So in a few days we can say that all smaller streams will be worth fishing unless, like the lower Blackfoot River, irrigation demands impact fishing. These will offer great chances for some solitude and many offer surprisingly large fish. Now is the time to contact us about which ones to fish when.

Small Streams 6-26-12

June 26, 2012

Small Streams

Ashton-Flagg Road will open on July 1st. USFS asks to give it a chance to dry out completely for best passage. Any stream not draining high country is a good choice for fishing now. Anglers tend to pass by Idaho’s Salt River tributaries, but these can offer some very interesting fishing. Jackknife, Tincup, Stump and Crow creeks all host cuts and browns. PMDs, flavs, caddis, and golden stones are present. Add damsel and dragon flies in their meadow reaches. Ant and beetle patterns will now work. You will be surprised at the size of the cutts and browns range to in these streams. Our area is loaded with small streams. So many anglers by-pass them for the waters they see in the media. Want some solitude? Want to see some new country? But you still want to encounter good fish? Contact us for the best of small streams throughout the season. Now is the time to begin fishing these.

Small Streams 6-23-12

June 23, 2012

Small Streams

The Ashton-Flagg road is open to four-wheel drive vehicles. Soft places in the road must dry up for a two-wheel drive traffic recommendation. Warm weather will help this happen. Fall River Basin and Teton River Basin streams draining high country remain high with run-off. All others are in great fishing shape. Get in touch with us to find the best of these at any time.

Small Streams 6-9-12

June 9, 2012

Small Streams

This is run-off season, and expect it to last if we continue to have ups and downs in the weather. Look for streams that do not have high elevation drainages or variable irrigation inflows. Come in and talk to us, call us, or email us for information on which small streams may be suitable for a visit. Once again, the Ashton-Flagg Road is closed. The road at east side of Calf Creek Hill is one place where abundant snow remains on the road.

Small Streams 6-5-12

June 5, 2012

Small Streams

What a difference a day makes, goes that old song! We were thinking run-off was over, but then along comes a couple of days of record warmth. Now any stream draining high country is where it should be this time of year–chock full of run-off. Fall River, which drains Madison and Pitchstone plateaus in Yellowstone Park is flowing around 2500 cfs and climbing at the Yellowstone gauge. A few days ago it was just under 1600 cfs there . This is sure to impact Henry’s Fork fishing below Chester Dam. Stick to streams that do not drain high country for now. Try Warm River, keep in touch with us about fishing the Blackfoot River below the reservoir because irrigation demands will soon raise flows out of the dam. Small streams such as Birch Creek, Camas Creek, and Beaver Creek are great places for light weight equipment.

Small Streams 5-31-12

May 31, 2012

Small Streams

Some snow was added to mountains during our recent cool weather spell. And a considerable amount remains from winte at highest elevations. Streams that drain high country may appear to be in great shape, but as weather warms expect many to show signs of runoff. This really applies to such as the Fall River and Teton River drainages. Flow in the lower Blackfoot River is up because of irrigation needs. Expect an up and down flow through the growing season.

Small Streams 5-19-12

May 19, 2012

Small Streams

A lot of snow remains on the Grand Teton Range and the Yellowstone Plateau. All this must come down Teton River and Fall River respectively. So it will be a while before these waters and such as Bitch Creek and Robinson Creek are good fishing. For now stay with Warm River and other streams that do not drain high country.

Small Streams 5-15-12

May 15, 2012

Small Streams

Any of these draining high country will have increasing run-off because of our warmer than normal weather. Fall and Teton rivers and much of their higher drainages are seeing increased flows. Look at our May 12th report for smaller waters not so much impacted by run-off. Check to be sure these are presently open for catch and release fishing .

Small Streams 5-12-12

May 12, 2012

Small Streams

Warm weather means run off will return big time. Look at all the snow left in the Grand Teton Range and the Yellowstone Plateau. Its all gotta come down! Warm River is an exception. Stoneflies are flying on the lower river. The lower Blackfoot River from the dam down to the Morgan Bridge area offer good fishing. Discolor is coming in from tributaries draining higher country. The Birch Creek family area is offering twenty fish afternoons to anyone coming there with lightweight gear.

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