After a couple of weeks of toasty temps, we have cooled off nicely today. It’s currently in the low 60s and it is feeling really good! Enough with today’s weather report, lets talk business. First things first, water temps. We have been fielding questions regarding this and would like to dispel any rumors involving “warm water”. Upper Grey Reef has been hovering in the high 50s/low 60s. The temperature yesterday above Seachrist, taken by one of our guides, was 61F. So that being said, water temps are perfectly fine. Conditions overall, are good. It is August, so per usual we have vegetation in the river. We are also in-between hatches, so bug activity is minimal. Tricos have yet to really go full bore but it is only a matter of time. We know our crew is really looking forward to some consistent dry fly activity. If you are willing buckle down and stick with it, hoppers are getting a look here and there. Just a heads up, Grey Reef is expected to drop to 3,000cfs on 8/12, and the Mile to 1,600cfs on 8/19.

If you are planning on heading this way make sure to buy your license before you arrive.

Current fishing and conditions:

GREY REEF: 3,550cfs. Mostly clear to Glenrock. 3-8ft, indicator to split shot, 1 BB-3 AB. Leeches(natural,brown or olive), UV leeches, San Juans, zirdles, Pat’s rubber legs and birds nest.

FREMONT CANYON: 1,600cfs. Clear. 4-7ft, indicator to split shot, 1-3 AB. Leeches(natural, brown or black), san juan worm(red or purple), cased caddis and FB pheasant tails.

MIRACLE MILE: 2,600cfs +/-. Clear. 5-8ft, indicator to split shot, 1-3 AB. Leeches(natural, brown or black), HH leech, san juan(red or wine), Pat’s rubber legs, cased caddis, electric caddis and cdc pheasant tails.