South Fork 8-12-14

Right at midnight flow out of Palisades Dam was dropped from 11600 cfs to to 10300 cfs. Water temp there is currently 60 deg. F. Give the system a day or two for fish to equilibrate, and the really good fishing will resume.   This is a step-down we must expect this time of the agricultural season, but in the direction of more choices for wading.  We still have a good flow for float fishing.   Look for good riffle fishing from pink alberts and PMDs, hit the banks with big dries because hoppers are plentiful, and do not overlook the big caddisflies emerging near evening.