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Summer fishing is fully upon us as the best hatches that occur during the summer heat are in full swing. Couple this with the fact that all the water on our area rivers is dropping and opening up new holding water for fish each and every day. This means anglers will continue to spread out and find fish throughout our river systems. Be prepared, as August is setting up to be a phenomenal month of fishing!
The Big Wood River is just as good as it gets right now. There is holding water appearing everywhere and the fish really are focused on the surface. Continue to fish big flies as the water remains fast. It is important that these fish see a lot of calories to make rising up through the water column worth the calories exchanged. Fish big Hopper/Dropper rigs or just fish big Stonefly and Salmonfly patterns. The Royal Stimulator and Purple Chubby fished in the largest sizes are great bets.
Silver Creek is on fire right now. The Trico spinner fall happening on the lower portions of the Creek are outstanding in the mornings. It is safe to say this bug is rebounding, as these spinner falls are as big as we’ve seen in a decade. In the afternoons, when the wind blows, the fish are taking Hoppers fished in small sizes. Pink is a great color to start with. If the wind doesn’t blow, then we are fishing Damselflies and Callibaetis. The evenings are a smorgasbord of insects, although we still recommend casting a Hopper. It’s a great time of year for Mouse fishing as well, with the nighttime temps staying nice and comfortable.
The Upper Lost is slowly coming into shape. Anglers are catching fish, but you should still plan on being able to walk a fair distance between good spots. Fish big flies here and a dropper is a good idea. Fish your favorite bead-head under big foam patterns and stay on the move. It’s a great time to be on the Lost River as the days are a little cooler up on the pass.
The Salmon continues to fish really well, also using big bushy dry flies. Try the Royal Stimulator as you float down the river. Target the banks and the rock gardens and set the hook slowly when the cutthroat come for your fly.
Be safe on the river, and have fun!
Happy fishing, everyone!