Snake River
South Fork
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- Woolly Bugger
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Apr 13
Jimmy's All Seasons Angler
The rate of flow increase out of Palisades Reservoir has slowed temporarily (10400 cfs at Irwin,11400 cfs at Heise, 8400 cfs at Lorenzo), but as we warm up it will increase to make room for run-off . Much of the reason is concern for down stream flooding resulting from near future run-off and that American Falls Reservoir is at full capacity. This water management activity has a negative impact on fishing in the South Fork and also on the main stem Snake River down to American Falls Reservoir. Husky, Conant, Spring Creek,, Byington, and Lorenzo launch facilities are fully open. Better days are sure to comeBe patient!
Apr 06
Jimmy's All Seasons Angler
As expected, flow out of Palisades Dam has been increased ( now about 7700 cfs at Irwin, 8200 cfs at Heise, and 5500 cfs at Lorenzo) and will continue to do so for the coming weeks. Water coming out of the reservoir is clear and cold, but on moving downstream, run-off from tributaries is clouding it to some degree. Streamer, rubber leg and woolly bugger type patterns presented at heads of runs and holes, and deeper side channels provide best chances for fishing success. Where you can find access, the Dry Bed has some good midge hatches on going.
Apr 06
Jimmy's All Seasons Angler
Because of the increasing flow out of Palisades Dam the Snake River is much higher than normal for this time of the season. This condition will continue well into the irrigation season and makes presenting large streamer patterns the best option for fly fishing success during this time. The same applies to the river below American Falls Dam.
Mar 30
Jimmy's All Seasons Angler
Due to the increased flow in the South fork flow such has increased here downstream to American Falls Reservoir. Flow out of the reservoir has been increased recently from 2600 cfs to 4300 cfs. More increases are coming as those in the south Fork continue.
Mar 30
Jimmy's All Seasons Angler
Flow out of Palisades Dam (4150 cfs at Irwin and resulting in 4310 cfs at Heise and 2790 cfs at Lorenzo) has been increased in a step-wise manner. An increase in flow is scheduled for Monday, April 1st. With the reservoir over 90% full expect more flow increases to contain what is expected to be a much greater than normal run-off amount through the spring months. The increased flow of cold and a discolor tendency water will slow fishing success on the river below the dam, but the amount of water in the system is good news for fishing success during the upcoming season.
We have had a boating accident this season near the Byington access. Luckily, no casualties happened excepting immersion in ultra cold water. But this incident serves as a reminder of the danger this river offers to boat and wade fishing alike. Take care!
We have had a boating accident this season near the Byington access. Luckily, no casualties happened excepting immersion in ultra cold water. But this incident serves as a reminder of the danger this river offers to boat and wade fishing alike. Take care!