South Fork, May 23, 2023

Flow out of Palisades Dam remains constant and the same applies to water conditions (cold and discolored) in the river below. With Memorial Day weekend coming up, and higher than normal amounts of snow remaining on surroundings above the reservoir, consider contacting the Palisades District Ranger Office for road conditions and campground status. To date the only reservoir tributary that is approachable by road is the Big Elk Creek Arm where fishing success is possible just outside the discolored water plume coming in from the creek. Woolly bugger and San Juan type patterns presented on intermediate lines are effective.