Henry’s Fork, September 20th, 2022

The Henry’s Fork features many famed locations. These tend to overshadow lesser known sections. The Tubs area is a location that takes a back seat to famed locations because its best fishing is seasonal and begins now. Most recreational boating from Big Springs to Mack’s Inn has ended, and trout migrating downstream from the Flat Ranch area reside in the deep holes here. As autumn advances these trout, as well as residents, become increasingly interested in streamer patterns. So sink-tip lines and stout leaders are in order. Very large whitefish ( stiffies) are present and are always feeding on midges. If you own a smoker and are looking to stock it, The Tubs offers stiffies ranging up to near three pounds. For sure, midge life cycle patterns will interest them.

Headlines from Dr. Rob Van Kirk’s Henry’s Fork drainage water status report compiled yesterday follow:  

• Well above average temperatures returned yesterday; mean temperature for September so far is 5 degrees above average.
• Natural flow stayed relatively constant yesterday and is 74% of average.
• Island Park Reservoir is 45% full, compared with 46% full on average. Outflow will be decreased again today to around 350-400 cfs.
• Water quality: Turbidity at Island Park Dam decreased yesterday and is back below 5 turbidity units this morning, about average for this time of year.