Small Streams, July 11th, 2023

Almost all of our small steams are rounding into good fly fishing shape. The Teton River is one that is approaching such conditions, so it is worth looking at it a bit because it will become very popular quickly. The river in Teton Valley is its most popular stretch where wading and boating will increase very soon. So will recreational boating, so on stream diplomacy will be required as well as making early AMs and evenings best times for tranquil fishing . Several launch facilities are present and will have much use when recreational boating begins. Early season aquatic insect hatches include sallies, PMDs and caddis. Not to be totally overlooked, large stone flies blown in from the canyon reach below means long drifted patterns of each can be effective. When hatches begin in earnest drifting, then lifting soft hackled patterns also become effective.