Fishing Will Only Get Better From Here!

For Jackson Hole rivers and streams, things have changed dramatically since last week’s report. Though the release from the Jackson Lake Dam is still relatively the same (floating around 2900cfs), area tributaries have dropped substantially. Maybe not all are in ideal condition, but some are ready to fish. Two of them will be the Gros Ventre and Pacific Creek.

A dropper system with a dryfly as your indicator and a nymph underneath is a very effective technique. Try foam Chubbie’s, Circus Peanuts, and the Purple Bruce, or a traditional Stimulator, Madam X, or Turck’s Tarantula on top, followed by a Rubberleg, Hare’s Ear, or Prince Nymph underneath. Jig nymphs have come on strong in the last couple of years and some of my favorites are: Duracells, Tungsten Pheasant Tail, and Sanchez Biot Bugs. Don’t be shy with the size of your nymphs: 10’s, 12’s, and 14’s for early the season.

It certainly appears the Jackson Hole run-off has peaked, and fishing should continually improve with more opportunities on our local waters.

Other neighboring rivers are either coming into play or continuing to fish well. It has been a very good season on the Firehole, Madison, and Gibbon, and don’t overlook Yellowstone Lake itself. In Idaho, flows on the South Fork have been consistent and the fishing has responded well. Ranch opener on Henry’s Fork is this Sunday, June 15th, opening up more opportunities for that body of water. In Wyoming, Pinedale rivers are coming into play. So, as I said last week, for the Yellowstone area, northwest Wyoming, southeast Idaho, and southwest Montana, June just might be the best month of the fishing season.

As always, for current conditions and up-to-the-minute information on these areas of water, don’t hesitate to contact us (307) 733-3270. A short 5-minute phone call is often the most effective and efficient way to do so.

Until next time, good fishing