Unlike the 2011 fishing season, spring has come early to our area and there has been allot of fishing to be done. A quick update for fishing in the area this weekend.
Snake River: Fishing has been excellent. Mostly nymphing and limited dry action has been observed. Skwallas should be right around the corner. Streamers doing limited damage.
-Wilson Bridge – Open
-South Park Bridge – you must use the access on the south of the river until the gate is opened for Pole, Pedal, Paddle
Henry’s Fork: Fishing well. River open from Box Canyon to Upper Harriman Boundary and Lower Harriman boundary to Ashton. Vernon downstream to the confluence is also open. Fishing well, limited dry fly activity. Best dry fly fishing has been around Warm River/Stone bridge. Be careful and watch out for spawning redds in the river. Watch you step!
Box Canyon – still snowed in
Last Chance – Snow
Osborne Bridge – Snow
Riverside – Snow
Warm River/Stone Bridge – Open
Ashton – Open
Vernon – Open
Chester – Open
Fun Farm – Open
South Fork: Fishing good, nymphing by the Dam has been the best. Streamer fishing has been ok but should only heat up as spring gets a firmer grip on the valley. Water around Heise and Lorenzo has cleared and offered some great dry fly fishing.
Dam – Open
Huskys – Open
Irwin Slide – Open
Spring Creek Bridge – Open
Conant – Open
Cottonwood – Open – get ready for some Mud!
Wolf – Open
Byington – Open
Heise – Open
Lorenzo – Open
Menan – Open
Teton River: Open all year as of the new Idaho Fishing regulations. Small streamers have been producing some great size and numbers of fish. Dry fly fishing has been limited but it is ready to pop any day! Dam – Hog Hollow and below – don’t worry about it.
Fox Creek: Open but be ready for a nice muddy experience!
South Bates: Open
Bates: Open
Rainy’s: Open
Packsaddle: you guessed it – Open
Harrop’s: Open
Enjoy your weekend on the water!!!!
