Small Streams, June 30th, 2023

South Fork tribs below Palisades Dam with cutthroat spawning runs open to fishing tomorrow. Some of these still have large cutthroat heading down to the river. Because these currently have cooler water, top water fishing will be slower than presenting such as nymph, small leech, and streamer patterns. The Willow Creek tribs also open to fishing tomorrow. Good locations for family fishing can be around any of the crossings with with wet flies being the best way to encounter trout. Willow Creek has been stocked with rainbow trout around these, but beaver ponds, until their water warms offer better fishing, and the Willow Creek drainage has many of these. More later on best strategies for fishing beaver ponds.