07-19-2004, 04:43 PM
Big Lost River - July 15th, 2004 supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=62,re"]Silver Creek Outfitters[/url] FISHING: Fair Big Lost River & Tributaries Water levels have dropped from 470 cfs last week to 351 cfs today. The water is still pushy in places but decreased flows definitely make it easier to access more fishable water. The river system below the dam will fish better and better as flows stabilize. Stimulators, Yellow Sallies and Crane Flies are all players and nymphs can also be very effective. The Big Lost tributaries are fishing with less success. If you cover a lot of water and have lower expectations, fishing the East Fork, North Fork, Wildhorse Creek, and Copper Basin all provide some excellent solitude from the summer crowds. Stoneflies are almost ready to hatch on the Big Lost tributaries; keep your eye on these waters this week.