Henry’s Fork, October 24th, 2023
Headlines From Christina Morisett’s ( subbing for Rob Van Kirk who is taking time off to fish) Henry’s Fork drainage report filed yesterday
- Last week was warm and dry.
- Cold, wet weather is expected for the next week—including the possibility for snow.
- Natural flow and diversion are 92% and 90% of average, respectively.
- At an average outflow of 209 cfs, Island Park Reservoir gained 200 acre-ft/day over the weekend and is 72% full, compared to 52% full on average.
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- Christina Morrisett, PhD
- Water Resources Consultant · Henry’s Fork Foundation
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-morrisett/
P.O. Box 550
Ashton, ID 83420
Fun Farm Bridge at Dusk
With minimal wind, BWO and mahogany dun activity should be enhanced during unsettled weather coming the rest of the week. .Presenting streamer patterns of choice to migrating browns along the lower river and into good holding water anywhere in the upper river should be effective. But watch the weather because the first snows of the season mean many drivers have trouble adapting to slippery roads. Dress warmly, and be sure to fix any holes in those waders because water temps in the 40s, Deg. F leaking in can quickly dampen any trip to he waters!