Year: 2024

  • 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…

  • Report 6/14/24

    Report 6/14/24

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    John Campbell
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    Ahhhh, it’s good to be back. Happy Ranch Opener! We are very excited to kick off the opening of DRY FLY FISHING in Harriman State Park. It’s been a bit of a slow start to the season up here, but we are seeing more bugs daily and a few more fish up every day as…

  • Report 5/13/24

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    Todd Lanning
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    The 2024 fishing season has kicked off with some notable changes since my last report. The water flows have significantly decreased, with the Box now at 516cfs and the Henrys Fork below the Ashton Reservoir at 1680cfs. This means all ramps are now open for business. Box Canyon Box Canyon is…

  • Report 5/2/24

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    Todd Lanning
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    Things have changed a lot since my last report. The Rainbow spawn has wrapped up for the most part, and if you haven’t already heard, the Mother’s Day Caddis hatch is here! This is one of my favorite hatches. I checked the river on Monday and remembered to throw in my gear, thanks to my…

  • Report 4/16/24

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    Todd Lanning
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    Spring and fall have always been my favorite times of the year. Winter is fun in the beginning, but the excitement soon comes to an end. Summer is also fun, but the August heat gets old quickly. Spring is amazing around our area. Take a drive around, and you see new life everywhere… Newborn…

  • Report 3/27/24

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    Todd Lanning
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    Is spring upon us? Maybe. The white stuff falling out of the sky today says no, and the 28-degree temps in the morning say Spring is not here. However, Mother Nature has been very moody so far. Three Feet of snow one day and then temps up in the 50s the next day. The fishing…