Category: Fishing Reports

  • Report 8/18/15

    Report 8/18/15

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    Regional fires have put a constant haze in the air, but small bursts of cool air have kept the fishing good, for the most part. The smoke does make for some rather interesting and colorful sunsets. There are still a few Honey Ants hitting the water and the Callibaetis, PMD and other prominent…

  • Report 8/1/15

    Report 8/1/15

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    The heat wave is over, the high flows have passed and the Henry’s Fork is once again primed and ready for your angling pleasure. A dramatic reduction in flows has triggered impressive hatches and more impressive spinner falls. Honey ants have even been popping up here and there and this hatch…

  • Report 7/20/15

    Report 7/20/15

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    There will be an increase in flows from Island Park reservoir to approx. 1,800 – 2,000cfs beginning the morning of July 21st, for approx. 48 hours. After the flush to test the turbines at the newly erected power plant at Chester Dam, the flows will then be lowered to a level of approx….

  • Report 7/1/15

    Report 7/1/15

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    I frankly don’t make much of a living, but I make a hell of a life" ~ Jack Gartside And what a life it is, and what a wonderful place to spend it. From 120 million gallons a day bubbling up through the ground at Big Springs, to the awesome 115’ drop as it plunges…

  • Report 6/25/15

    Report 6/25/15

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    What a great time of year to come cool your bones in the clear clean waters of the Henry’s Fork. The weather is just fine, the trout are in a feeding frenzy and the caldera is abound with a million kind smells and sights. The trout’s menu continues to offer green and brown drakes, PMD’s…

  • Report 6/18/15

    Report 6/18/15

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    A trout is a moment of beauty known only to those who seek it” ~ Arnold Gingrich The opening morning of the Railroad Ranch was ushered in with a cool north wind, but plenty of willing trout were hooked and released. Anglers found success on PMD, caddis and even a few green drakes. Watch over…

  • Report 6/11/15

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    ;The truth is of course is that there is no journey. We are arriving and departing all at the same time.” ~ David Bowie What a wonderful time to be alive, well and frolicking on the banks of the Henry’s Fork. Look in any direction and you’re almost overwhelmed with natural magnificence….

  • Report 6/1/15

    Report 6/1/15

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    "The same song on a different day was a different song” ~ Bob Weir But all in all, the song remains the same. The giant stoneflies continue to entertain anglers willing to flirt with disaster and put their flies in hard to reach lies, but look for the golden stones to become a more reliable…

  • Report 5/29/15

    Report 5/29/15

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    Good news is rare these days, and every glittering ounce of it should be cherished and hoarded and worshipped and fondled like a priceless diamond” – Dr. Hunter S. Thompson The news is good my fishy friends, and the Henry’s Fork, in all its majestic glory, is full to the brim with it….

  • Report 5/23/15

    Report 5/23/15

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    Our little chunk of Idaho paradise is in full bloom. The winter blanket has receded bringing the full spring thaw and subsequent explosion of life. The area is alive with an energy that can only be explained around late night round tables, in good company, with strong drink and warm food. Friends..