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Low-pressure weather systems make for great conditions and fishing in the winter. The end of this week should supply those conditions as we move toward a partly cloudy weekend. March can certainly be one of the best months to fish when talking about catch rates. It can also be one of the most comfortable months to fish in the winter.
This is the very first time we’ve ever been able to report on Silver Creek fishing in March. With the rule changes comes a great opportunity to fish the Creek as we get an additional 30 days. We are happy to report that, after the first week, the fishing is fabulous! The turbid water, coupled with fish that are hungry and about to go into pre-spawn mode, make for world-class Streamer fishing. The Creek is open from Kilpatrick Bridge downstream. The best fishing has been in the Point of Rocks or Silver Creek East area, but the fishing can be good from top to bottom. Generally, the slightly warmer water closer to Picabo is the most active.
If you decide to fish the Creek, stop by the store and meet Christian Reid. He is our in-house fly tier and his Streamer patterns are well worth fishing. You should take the time to stop and grab a couple along with lunch at Picabo Angler.
March is also an incredible time of the season on the Big Wood River. The Midge hatches can be outstanding in March as well as the appearance of the Little Black Stonefly. A lot of bugs means a lot of great fishing. Mid-Valley is the place to be right now; the upper river is too cold to fish and the lower river is just too low to fish well. Stick to the Bellevue-to-Ketchum stretch for the best hatches and easiest fishing.
March can be a great dry-fly month, as well, so be ready to fish the surface. When we get closer to the end of the month, the Midge hatches can become enormous and the fish become less concerned with the style of dry fly, as long as black is the primary color. Griffiths Gnats are a great fly to use in March as well as any leftover Trico patterns you may have from last summer.
Enjoy the snow! Be conscience of where you park and be ready for deep snow. If you plan on hiking far, think about using snowshoes.
Happy fishing, everyone!