South Fork, September 21st, 2024

September Colors

Flow out of Palisades Dam has been dropping in the form of a negative mode step function (6000 cfs at Irwin, 6100 cfs at Heise and 3300 cfs at Lorenzo). That’s because water managers are now thinking time to build reservoir storage. The result of these actions for fly fishers is the best time of the year to fly fish the South Fork. The autumn may fly emergence peak is ongoing and, to date no killing frost yet to reduce terrestrial insect populations, all making for great top water fishing. There is a superb walk-in-wade selection and brown trout becoming more aggressive towards streamer patterns presented in low light conditions. Fall colors are on the rise and visiting anglers are greatly reduced. We at Fly Fish Foods Jimmy’s keep track of where to try, when and what to use and water conditions on this great river. We are certainly willing to share this information with you!