06-10-2004, 03:09 PM
Henry's Fork River - June 10th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
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Box Canyon
Good fishing. Hatches are light and sporadic. Caddis are bringing a few fish to the surface in slicks and just below the dam. There are a few Salmonflies distributed evenly throughout the canyon. The best flies are #6-8 Rubberlegs stonefly nymphs, #14-16 beadhead Copper Johns, #14-16 Prince Nymphs, etc.
Last Chance
Good fishing. Warm weather has stimulated some activity. Hatches have been light on sunny days, but evening Caddis hatches have brought fish to the surface. PMD numbers have increased and should continue to improve. The best flies now are #14-16 Spent Partridge Caddis in tan, #14-16 Emergent Sparkle Pupa, and #16-18 PMD dun and emerger imitations. Also, keep some #18 Rusty Spinners handy for morning and evening fishing.
Railroad Ranch
--Closed until June 15--
Riverside Campground to Warm River
There have been good numbers of Caddisflies and there may still be a few Salmonflies lingering. Golden Stones are starting to hatch. A dry/dropper rig is producing well. Try a #8-10 Golden Stone dry with a #14-16 beadhead. Beadhead nymphs are producing well.
Warm River to Ashton Reservoir
Good fishing. Good hatches of Caddis and PMD's on warmer days. Beadhead nymphs and small Rubberlegs are producing well.
From Ashton Dam Downstream
Excellent fishing. We're seeing great hatches of Caddis and PMD's. There's lots of opportunity for dry-fly fishing. Late morning we're seeing PMD's and Caddis. In the evening, fish are continuing to surface feed on spent Caddis and Rusty Spinners. When there's no hatch, try a beadhead nymph rig, or a dry/dropper rig.
Henry's Fork Tributaries
Fall River is running high, but not overly off-color. Salmonlfies are starting to show up near Chester. Best bets right now are #4-6 Rubberlegs and #12-14 Beadhead Nymphs. Dry Salmonfly imitations should begin to produce fish any day now.
Warm River is clear and fishing well. Try beadhead nymphs and attractor dries.
Other small streams in the H.F. drainage are experiencing semi-runoff conditions and colored water. Check back for periodic updates.
Henry's Lake & Island Park Reservoir
A few fish are being caught at Henry's Lake. Overall, the Island Park area stillwaters have not been producing very well. It's hard to say whether the slow fishing is due to cold weather, or whether it's a residual effect from the last few years' drought conditions. As more anglers try their luck, the story may change.
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FISHING: Good
River Stage and Stream Flow [[url "http://waterdata.usgs.gov/id/nwis/current?type=dailystagedischarge&group_key=NONE&search_site_no_station_nm=Henrys"][#0000ff]click here[/#0000ff][/url]]
Box Canyon
Good fishing. Hatches are light and sporadic. Caddis are bringing a few fish to the surface in slicks and just below the dam. There are a few Salmonflies distributed evenly throughout the canyon. The best flies are #6-8 Rubberlegs stonefly nymphs, #14-16 beadhead Copper Johns, #14-16 Prince Nymphs, etc.
Last Chance
Good fishing. Warm weather has stimulated some activity. Hatches have been light on sunny days, but evening Caddis hatches have brought fish to the surface. PMD numbers have increased and should continue to improve. The best flies now are #14-16 Spent Partridge Caddis in tan, #14-16 Emergent Sparkle Pupa, and #16-18 PMD dun and emerger imitations. Also, keep some #18 Rusty Spinners handy for morning and evening fishing.
Railroad Ranch
--Closed until June 15--
Riverside Campground to Warm River
There have been good numbers of Caddisflies and there may still be a few Salmonflies lingering. Golden Stones are starting to hatch. A dry/dropper rig is producing well. Try a #8-10 Golden Stone dry with a #14-16 beadhead. Beadhead nymphs are producing well.
Warm River to Ashton Reservoir
Good fishing. Good hatches of Caddis and PMD's on warmer days. Beadhead nymphs and small Rubberlegs are producing well.
From Ashton Dam Downstream
Excellent fishing. We're seeing great hatches of Caddis and PMD's. There's lots of opportunity for dry-fly fishing. Late morning we're seeing PMD's and Caddis. In the evening, fish are continuing to surface feed on spent Caddis and Rusty Spinners. When there's no hatch, try a beadhead nymph rig, or a dry/dropper rig.
Henry's Fork Tributaries
Fall River is running high, but not overly off-color. Salmonlfies are starting to show up near Chester. Best bets right now are #4-6 Rubberlegs and #12-14 Beadhead Nymphs. Dry Salmonfly imitations should begin to produce fish any day now.
Warm River is clear and fishing well. Try beadhead nymphs and attractor dries.
Other small streams in the H.F. drainage are experiencing semi-runoff conditions and colored water. Check back for periodic updates.
Henry's Lake & Island Park Reservoir
A few fish are being caught at Henry's Lake. Overall, the Island Park area stillwaters have not been producing very well. It's hard to say whether the slow fishing is due to cold weather, or whether it's a residual effect from the last few years' drought conditions. As more anglers try their luck, the story may change.