Snake River We are in full runoff but, just like last year, a warm spring and even warmer early summer means that the river will be in shape earlier than average. We believe that the Snake peaked between June 7th and June 10th at around 15,000 cfs. Their might be a bit of a surge again as warm temps return this coming week, but it is doubtful we will get back up to 15,000 cfs.…
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Snake River Angler Fly Fishing Report for June 1st 2016
Snake River Flows from Jackson Lake Dam have finally ramped up and we now stand at approximately 3,300cfs. Fish have had several days to acclimate and action has been better than expected. The best dry fly fishing has been on the lower reach from Cattleman’s down to the confluence with Pacific Creek. It is an afternoon gig. Surface feeding before 11am has been sporadic. Midges, blue-winged olives, and callibaetis – in that order – is…
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Snake River Angler Fly Fishing Report for May 16th, 2016
Snake River The Snake is officially in runoff now. Water levels are going up and clarity is going down. Fish can still be caught with nymphs and streamers, but it will be several weeks before most of the river gets into shape. Right now, the tailwater reach from Jackson Lake Dam down to Pacific Creek is offering the most consistent fishing. Currently flows from the dam are at approximately 380cfs. Clarity is almost ideal. There…
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Snake River Angler Fly Fishing Report for May 1st, 2016
Snake River Some pretty solid fishing over the past couple of months on the Snake. Warm temps over the past two weeks has put this stream into runoff. Nonetheless, the extended cool spells that we have had is allowing the river to clear significantly. So break out your skwalas patterns, because these bugs are starting to come on in force. The action on these bugs is coming in the afternoon hours from approximately noon until…
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Snake River Angler Fly Fishing Report for April 16th, 2016
Snake River The Snake continues to fish in typical pre-runoff fashion with good surface action for at least a few hours each day and a solid streamer bite throughout most days. Warm temps are producing high elevation temps that cause the river to be off-color in the morning. On the best days, the Snake is clearing by 11am to noon each day depending on the intensity of temps. It is crystal clear by 1pm. But…
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