Henry's Fork River in May?

[snowbrdr22000]

I am taking my family to the Henry's Fork River last weekend in May. Stayin at the Upper Coffee Pot Campground, any help on what to expect on the Fly Fishing, what to use where to go would be greatly appreciated Thank You for your time
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[flygoddess]

Caddis is always a give me, but I would stop in the shops and ask them. It always works for me.
However I understand you want to stock up before hand.
I have had luck with Caddis of all sizes, even Royal Coachmen (small)
some BWO, Griffiths, Mosquito, Adams.
That is just a dry fly list.

Nymphs, I would try PT, Haresears, Prince, and even some midge patterns like Zebra, LaFontains Sparkle.
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[windriver]

I guess we need to know more information. Are you an experience fly fisherman or a novice?

That area can be very different from year to year depending on the run off, water temperature, water released from the dam, etc...

There are years when the stoneflies are coming through that area about memorial day and then there are others when the fish won't feed because they are stuffed from the stoneflies a few days before. I do not fish that area often. Hopefully someone who has some recent experience can chime in.

Windriver
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[Belasko]

Raingear all around. I could probably count the number of Memorial weekends I have seen that have had nice weather up there on one hand.
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[prvrt]

Snow shovel and tow strap may be a good idea also. Been there used them before that time of year.
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[nonxst1]

I dont have any advice on the fly fishing in the area but we have a cabin near Macks Inn. My brother in law does all the fly fishing but it seems I usually out fish him early part of the summer. Coffee pot area we always seem to see alot of fish but smaller sized. My favorite stretch is in between the lower and upper mesa falls. I personally use some smaller rapalas or spinner depending on the weather. Last year on Memorial it was cold and snowed while we were there but we still caught well over 20 fish each trip down the river. Sorry it dont help on the fly fishing but theres always the spinning rod option.[]
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[snowbrdr22000]

Hey i appreciate the help and info i always carry my spinnin rod along with my BREAD AND BUTTER lures The Panther Martin, and Rainbow Rapala. I just might have to give it a try. Is the fishin any good around the Upper Coffee Pot Campground or should i go up or downstream from the Campground? Thanks you for the help again
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[nonxst1]

I usually just try and head which ever way I dont see the mobs of people. Seems to always be crazy on Memorial weekend and if anyone is grouped up at all it seems to attact more people. May not always get ya the most fish but may get you a more quality fish without everyone out smashing around in the water right around you.
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[Belasko]

I don't fish right there at the campground, but I have done well not too far from there. Just explore a couple of the side roads and you should be able to find easy access, without the crowds. If it's wet at all though just walk the shoreline until you are by yourself. I'm not sure I would want to try getting stuck in some of those side roads. no room to turn around or get a rig in to help get you out easily.
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