South Fork 8-10-13

Flow out of Palisades Reservoir has been stable (about 9800 cfs) for at least a week, but water temp at the dam is 65 deg. F. That’s a bit high for best fishing and it shows during day time where riffle fishing could be better. Early in the day is best with mutant stones beginning to show and some PMD spinners showing up. During day time hours consider trying  side channels.   Many of these are not disturbed by boat traffic, and they are bordered by grass and other overhanging cover.  That makes for good hopper habitat, and even during bright daytime can offer some good fishing.