Year: 2024

  • Report 6/14/24

    Report 6/14/24

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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…

  • Dear John and Others

    Dear John and Others

    By Steve SchmidtPast owner of Western Rivers Flyfisher, and long time Ranch Regular. Writer, photographer and a flyfisher in progress.Dear John two additional portions of this river that are already under siege. It would also financially impact the shops and guides who make a living from…

  • The 2023 Season on the Harriman Ranch

    The 2023 Season on the Harriman Ranch

    Read John McDaniel’s thoughts and data here:The report will open as a printable PDF. Feel free to comment below on this page