Mainstem Snake River 9-21-09

Streamer fishing is picking up and water flows are dropping.  During overcast days look for consistent BWO and midge activity.  There are great locations for float fishing.  Some  we can suggest are: from the power plant above Idaho Falls to the old dog pound, from the Shelley area to Firth, From Firth to Blackfoot, from Tilden Bridge to McTucker.  For wading the river is most approachable below Blackfoot where flows are around 1500 cfs.  Remember that the Reservation side of the river begins where the Blackfoot River enters.  You cannot fish below here, but the far side of the river can be waded inside the high water mark.