Small Streams, June 15th, 2021

This is the time to fish small streams that are open in the general season fishing. Some that are not open in this area include South Fork tributaries below Palisades Dam,Willow Creek tributaries and the Blackfoot River drainage above the Blackfoot River Reservoir. Consult with IDF&G’s regulations for other closures. Nearly all forest service and BLM roads are open( the Ashton-Flagg Road opens July 1st). Wet flies will likely bring the most successful fishing for a while on most, however our hot and dry weather means many streams will soon be dropping which will signal a switch to presenting more top water patterns. We will offer information on specific waters as this report goes into the future. Currently the Palisades Reservoir and Salt River tributaries, Buffalo River and tributaries, Birch and Robinson Creeks and Warm River are good candidates for visits. Teton River drainage has a run-off component which should begin decreasing.