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5/1/2021 Fishing Report

We got a nice dose of water. Just what the doctor prescribed. This should make the fish happy and spread out the anglers a bit. Water seems to be holding on and with more to come we’re in good shape.

This morning we have light snow flurries with some higher peaks requiring the snow wiper for the truck.

Yesterday’s wind was difficult but we popped some good fish. Took most on dry and a nice one on a streamer. We had paraleps and some nice juicy female hendricksons hatching. If we found a fish rising we caught it. They were not difficult, you just had to find them. If your out today find a sheltered place and wait for bugs. The fish will do there part.

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4/26/2021 River Report

Not the best of days. Wind was a menace again. We found solid fish rising in little hamlet of no wind. Broke a big fish off on initial roll. Took a great fish on the bobber rig. Bug activity was not good. The system is still low on water. Angling pressure was high on wading rivers and low on boat accessible rivers. Bugs are acting “funny” I spoke with some other river rats and they are saying the same thing. Where are the Hendricksons in there cycle? Are we looking to hard to soon? Weird year but we’re finding fish. Hopefully rain later this week materializes. Dance.

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4/25/2021 Report

It was where you were today. Some spots had great bugs and fish, some had bugs no fish and some had nothing. Some days are better bopping around. The boat can help and sometimes hurt, remember that. I’ve never seen a boat drive back upstream. Here are a few from today.

Where and when was the problem today. Very weird day. Lots of wind. We had sun early but didn’t seem to matter. Some people were hero’s and some zeros. Hatch is lasting about 2-5pm right now on average. Here are some from today.

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4/21/2021 Fishing Report – Hendricksons and Snow!

Since last Friday we have had great bugs around the system. The past two days the Hendricksons have really taken off in most areas. The water is low and the fishing pressure has been high due to the ability to enter anywhere on foot. The past two days we’ve had rising fish from 2-5 and they are consistently eating Hendrickson, quills, BWO’s and caddis.

The snow today has thrown a wrench into the plans but this cold front should be gone by the weekend. We hope the bugs and fish are still as happy as they have been the past five days.

Landing Chris’ Fish

The photos below are guide Chris Dever from yesterday. Him and I snuck out together in the afternoon after we finished our chores getting camp ready for the season.

Currently Hatching

Blue Wing Olives – Size 16-18

Stone Flies – Size 12-18

Blue Quill – Size 16

Quill Gordon – Size 14

Hendrickson – Size 12-16

Caddis – Size 14-18

Water Levels – I ran into JC Clark friend and fellow angler. We both agree that with some solid rain storms and a few inches of rain and the system will be flush with water again. The reservoirs are full so any rain we get will go straight to the river!