Year: 2024

  • We’re back December 26

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    Jon Stiehl
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    Island Park is starting to come back to life after a short hibernation. There were fresh groomer tracks this morning! There isn’t much snow yet, so treks to the river are easier than years past, but luckily more snow is on the way. I’ve even heard we may be in store for an atmospheric river…

  • Thanksgiving Thoughts

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    Jon Stiehl
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    If you are bored enough to check out our webcam you have probably noticed it’s not exactly winter by Island Park standards. Perhaps if you live in another part of the northern hemisphere you may be experiencing a wildfire or an atmospheric river. Hopefully, you are safe and lucky enough to only see environmental indications…

  • Report September 15, 2024

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    Todd Lanning
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    On my way to work this morning, the new snow on Jefferson Peak tells me that fall is here. Temps have come down, and we have seen some great hail/rain storms. I will be honest with all of you: the fishing has been very tough this season regarding spotting rising fish and casting dry flies…

  • Fishing Report 8/11/24

    Fishing Report 8/11/24

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    John Campbell
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    BY JOHN CAMPBELL Welp, school is quickly approaching, and it’s about time for me to head back to the classroom. It’s always a bittersweet feeling, but I’m not going too far and am looking forward to seeing the kids. This will most likely be my last report for the summer, but I’m sure Todd will…

  • Report 8/1/24

    Report 8/1/24

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    John Campbell
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    TroutHunter Fishing Report 8/1/24 The big news this week is a reduction in flows out of IP Reservoir. We are currently running at 1050 cfs out of the dam this morning with a slight bump from yesterday’s release of 900. Hopefully things will stand pat for a bit with minimal to moderate adjustments in the…

  • Report 7/25/24

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    John Campbell
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    Man, it’s been hot. 90 doesn’t seem too crazy for many of y’all suffering with 100+ degree heat and humidity, but at 6660 feet closer to the sun and no A/C, take my word for it. The trout are feeling it, too. That said, we are expecting a break in the coming days with highs…

  • Report 7/21/24

    Report 7/21/24

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    John Campbell
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    Short and sweet this week as not much has changed fishing-wise in the area the last week. Flows are still high out of the Box Canyon and temperatures are quite warm with highs in the mid 80s all week. We are hoping for irrigation demand to decrease in the coming weeks, but no promises as…

  • Report 7/12/24

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    John Campbell
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    It’s a hot one up here on the caldera! Temps in the low 90s will continue through the weekend and then look to be more seasonal down the road. The best fishing will be early and late depending on the stretch of water you’re standing in. Please make sure to handle fish carefully and spend…

  • Fishing  Report 7/3/24

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    John Campbell
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    Happy Fourth of July! Weather outlook is calling for bright and sunny and a steady warming trend for the upcoming week or two. Be prepared for a stray afternoon thunder-boomer or two. We are entering summer mode around here with the better fishing happening early and late in the day. Stay safe out there! Box…

  • Report 6/16/24

    Report 6/16/24

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    Todd Lanning
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    The Rail Road Ranch is open for business. Unfortunately, I do not have a substantial report. A slight morning breeze turned into typhoon winds with gusts up to 50mph and blew any hatching bugs into West Yellowstone, Montana! A few brave souls ventured forward despite the wind and, upon return, had very little good to…