Snake River Fairly consistent valley temps over the past week with high in the mid-20s to mid-30s. This is midging weather for the most part and that is what’s working in a variety of water types. Much of the action has been in the tail of riffle pools and seams, but there has also been activity at the head of inside turns and at the head of riffles. The few flats that are on the…
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Snake River Much cooler weather over the holidays resulted in some uncomfortable fishing for about a week, but it has warmed up significantly and you won’t be freezing your butt off while trying to bust ice out of your guides. It is more than worth it to be out there during the tight sweet spot for activity – currently between 12pm and 4pm. Expect a wider window during those days when daytime temps get close…
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Snake River Still up-and-down temperatures over the past couple of weeks with some days having highs in the 20s and other days having highs in the 40s. Either way, action on the Snake is clearly leaning towards the mid and late day hours, generally between 11am and 5pm. Chironomids dominate the scene from late morning until mid-afternoon. Nymphs are working throughout the day in riffle pools and seams. There is more action on them at…
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Snake River We have had a mix of cold days and warm days over the past two weeks, and we should have these conditions for the next several days. Fishing on the Snake has been best on the middle and lower reaches from Moose Bridge down to Sheep Gulch. Nymphs are working throughout the day, but the afternoon – from 1pm until about 5pm – has been the sweet spot. This is also the time…
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Snake River Low and gin clear and fishing really well with dry-droppers in the morning and tandem dries in the afternoon. The middles and lower reaches from Moose Bridge down to Sheep Gulch have been the most productive parts of the river. Blue-winged olives are out in the afternoon, along with a smattering of October Caddis. Side channels are fishing best. On the main channels, target riffles and seams. Banks and bank-side troughs with shallow…
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