Statement from the Bureau of Reclamation on June 30, 2009
It appears the high elevation snowmelt is essentially over, as inflows into Canyon Ferry have declined to near 8,000 cfs and continue to decline. To continue evacuating storage from the exclusive flood pool and provide relief to the high river flows in the Missouri River downstream of Canyon Ferry Dam, the following operation changes are required at Canyon Ferry Dam and Powerplant.
7,200 cfs - Here it comes! Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 1
The water line visible on the side of the river bank provides proof that the Bureau of Reclamation is sticking to their plan. Down goes the river. 9,000 cfs at 10:30 pm. Caddis have already noticeably reacted. Craig was fairly quiet at 9:00 pm. There must be something worth staying on the river for. It's here.
Caddis, PMD's, Yellow Sallies, and a few Brown Drakes are all in the mix. Get ready for the river to boil. Tricos are not far away. Set your nymph and streamer rods down and give your dry fly rod a work out.
Beaverhead River - June 30th, 2009
supplied by: Tim Tollett's Frontier Anglers RECORDED:74 °FISHING: Excellent
Sorry for the delay with our fishing report. We are in the process of completley revamping our web site, which will be up and running soon.
The Beaverhead is fishing very well on the upper section. Our rains have caused a reduction in flows from the dam. The current CFS is around 250. The PMD's have started and the dry fly fishing is picking up. Nymph fishing with size 16-20 flies is producing fantastic results.
Henneberry down is fishing great as well. Fishing with golden stone dries has been very productive. Nyphing with PMD, Caddis, and yellow sallies is also very productive.
Best flies: sz. 16-18 PT Cruzers, sz. 18-22 Rainbow Warriors, sz. 16-20 asst. color Copper Johns, sz. 10-12 San Juan Worms, sz. 18 Smidget in pink (deadly as a nymph) sz. 4-8 Bugga Bullies in yellow and white, sz. 14 Pink Soft Hackles, sz. 14-16 Tungsten Nymphicator, size 6 crane fly larva, size 18 F.A. Foam Emerger, size20 Tailwater Tiny's in Olive, yellow, red and rust, size 18 Split Case PMD' s, and an asst. of size 20 midge nymphs.
Big Hole River - June 30th, 2009
supplied by: Tim Tollett's Frontier Anglers RECORDED:73 °FISHING: Excellent
The Big Hole has really kicked into gear, and the fishing is as mixed as the the bugs that you will need right now. Caddisflies from size 10 - 16, Craneflies, PMD's, little Yellow Sallies, big Stones, mid-size Stones, Brown Drakes, and more. You don't want to be without a substantial selection of different bugs. Dry flies, wets, nymphs, and streamers. Take some time and look around to find what the trout are feeding on. There are so many insects that the big boys are a bit choosy,but the rewards are great! We know of a local guy that took a big hen brown that tipped the scales over 20 pounds. That's right, and she ate a stonefly nymph right in the middle of the day.
With good weather predicted for the following week, we should see a huge hatch of the big Stones, and with it some outstanding dry fly action.
Best Bugs: sz. 8&10 Squirrel Nymphs, sz. 8-12 Prince Nymphs, sz. 4-10 asst. Stonefly Nymphs -varigated rubber legs, sz. 6-8 Brett's Brown or black, or golden Stone, sz. 4-8, Yuk Bugs in Pepporoni, black and olive, sz. 4-8 Bitch Creek's, sz 10 - 16 Caddis Dries, sz. 12-16 Adams Parachute, sz. 10-16 LaFontaine Caddis Emergers, sz. 6&8 Cranefly nymphs. sz. 12&14 Royal Trudes, sz. 12-16 PT Cruzers - one of our top producing flies at the moment, sz. 12-16 BH Hares Ear nymph, sz. 12- 18 Copper John's in all colors.
BIG DRIES: sz. 6 MoJoe Salmonflies, sz. 4-8 Birds Stone, sz. 6 Carnage Salmonfly, sz. 4-6 Rogue Salmonfly, sz. 4 Henrys Fork Salmonfly, sz. 8 MoJoe Golden, sz. 8 Rogue Golden, sz. 8-10 Yellow Stimulator, sz. 8 Swisher's LLS Chernobyl
Streamer Action: Buggabullies, sz. 2&4 in Yellow, Orange, White, Olive, Grey, Yellow Yummies, sz. 2&4, Beldar Rubber Legs, sz. 4 in Yellow, Brown, Black, Olive. And have an assortment of large saltwater flies, such as Comb's Sea Habbit, and Corona Toad's in size 3/0
Madison River - June 30th, 2009
supplied by: Tim Tollett's Frontier Anglers RECORDED:75 °FISHING: Good
The Madison is really starting to fish well!
There are Salmon Flies and Golden stones coming out, and there is Caddis Fly action as well. Above Ennis Lake, the Salmon Flies are not out in full force yet, but people have still caught some hogs.
Salmon Flies, if they are out, will be a very productive pattern. Caddis patterns will also produce fish if the Caddis Flies are out. In the upper section, Stonefly nymphs, Copper Johns, and Price Nymphs are a good bet. Wherever you fish on the Madison, you have a good shot at big fish right now!
Jefferson River - June 30th, 2009
supplied by: Tim Tollett's Frontier Anglers RECORDED:77 °FISHING: Great The Jefferson is big right now, but anglers with savy boat handling knowledge should expect quaity fishing for some real big fish right now.
Come Prepared: Tim's Buggabully, sz. 2-6 (Yellow, White, Orange, Grey, Olive), Yellow Yummy's, sz. 2-6, Beldar Rubber Legs, sz. 4 (Black, Brown, Olive, Yellow) Yuk Bugs, sz. 4,6 (Black, Olive, Pepperoni) And bring some big, nasty, crawfish patterns - we have a lot of them in our store.
If you want to toss little nymphs to fish that eat chickens we suggest thefollowing: Prince Nymph, sz. 10-18, P.T Cruzers, sz. 12-18 (Olive, Pink, Orange, Black), Copper Johns, sz. 12-18 (Asst. Colors), Psycho Prince, sz. 14,16 (Purple, Orange) San Juan Worms, sz. 4-12
Ruby River - June 30th, 2009
supplied by: Tim Tollett's Frontier Anglers RECORDED:78 °FISHING: Good
The Ruby River is a little higher and running at 350cfs and the water is off-colored. If you want to fish it we suggest below the dam and use San Juan Worms and Cranefly larva.
Don't forget.....we have a small number of days resevered this season on a piece of the Ruby you won't want to miss. Call us for details. It is the BEST section on the Ruby River - period. 1-406-683-5276.
Fly Selection: Tim's P.T Cruzer in Olive, Olive/Brown, and Pink. Sz. 14-18, Beadhead PT's, Sz, 14-18, Copper Johns in Copper, Red, Silver, Lime. Sz. 14-20, Prince Nymphs Sz. 12-18
Tim's Buggabully in White, Yellow, Olive, Orange, Grey. Sz. 2-6, Yellow Yummies Sz. 4-6, Zonkers in Natural, Olive, Copper Sz. 2-8
Wheat's Lake - June 30th, 2009
supplied by: Tim Tollett's Frontier Anglers RECORDED:79 °FISHING: Excellent Great fishing at Wheat's Lake. Large, fat rainbows and big browns, have been cruzing the banks looking for a well presented Callibaetis Flashback. We have taken fish over 6 pounds lately. The carp fishing has been on fire too. Wheat's is full of very large carp and fishing for them is a blast. Again, the best fly - the Callibaetis Flashback.
Fly Box: Callibaetis Flashback - Sz. 14&16, T-D Damsel - Sz. 12, Flashback Pheasant Tail - Sz. 14-18, Richard's Seal Bugger - Sz. 8-10, New Age Buggers in Cherry Chocolate, Midnight Fire, Black Pearl, and Goldenstone - Sz. 4-10, Purple Haze/Parachute Adams- Sz. 14-18, Zonkers in natural, copper, and olive - Sz. 2-8. Richard's Seal Buggers in size 8&10.
Firehole River - June 21st, 2009
supplied by: West Yellowstone Fly Shop RECORDED:55 °FISHING: Good Firehole River (Yellowstone Nat’l Park) - Fishing good! On cloudy days expect to see good mayfly activity, both PMD’s and Baetis can be found. On bright days Caddis seem to be the ticket. If fish aren’t rising try swinging a variety of soft hackle patterns. With all the rain and cooler weather fishing has remained very consistent.
Hebgen Lake - June 21st, 2009
supplied by: West Yellowstone Fly Shop RECORDED:55 °FISHING: Good Hebgen Lake- Midge fishing has been hit or miss with the weather, but Hebgen has fished really well overall this season. If fish aren't rising, find a calm bay or a shelf and strip Stillwater nymph or seal buggers, as well as callibaetis nymphs with a slow sinking line. The lake is full and should remain so for a while this summer.
Yellowstone River - August 19th, 2008
supplied by: Sweetwater Fly Shop RECORDED:80 °FISHING: Excellent
The Yellowstone is at it's best. Guides claim it may be the best season we've had in 10 years! The flows are currently at 4,000 cfs with 4-5 ft of clarity. Hoppers continue to be the bug of choice though those willing to get up early have had some excellent streamer fishing.
SUGGESTED FLIES: Chubby Chernobyl, Foam Winged Hopper, Grand Hopper, Western Lady, Flat Head Cicada, Neversink Turde
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