Main Stem Snake River, March 12th, 2021

There is access at several places along the river above American Falls Reservoir. Some include below Gem Lake Dam, around the Shelley I-15 connector, near the Firth boat launch, the Riverside access just below Blackfoot, around Tilden Bridge, and near McTucker Ponds. In all these locations river flow is lower than normal and water is clear. Presenting streamer patterns gives the best chance of success. Below American Falls Dam it’s a bit different. Some access is through muddy roads. The reservoir is about two-thirds full and low flows in the river below (currently about 450 cfs, but somewhat discolored) will continue until it is at capacity.