We’re happy to provide another Henry’s Fork update for our Yellowstone fishing friends - flows are down even a bit more than last week, and it’s been a bit inconsistent, but there’s still fishing to be done.

Flows have danced around a bit this past week, but for the most part have run near 80 cfs; yes, it’s painfully low.  Today’s flows are 79 cfs at 0730, with the average for today 416 cfs.  There’s been a lot of spirited discussion about water management of late,  but we agree with the majority opinion that some water needs to be held in reserve for the winter.

Given the low flows and (for the most part) stable weather - this week’s report looks a lot like last week’s again….

The Box Canyon - the Box is still suffering with  the low flows; streamers and nymphs are the ticket here, though there’s better water to fish in this system right now.

Last Chance to Harriman - Similar to last week, BWOs (Mahagonies are finished for the most part) as well as midges most of the day.  Good and bad news still with the low flows  - working fish (some of the them big boys) are easier to spot and as their holding water options are decreased, but you’ll need your best presentations to make it work here.

Riverside CG to Ashton - This section is fishing inconsistently, with the same BWOand midge hatch options as above.  We’d probably approach this with a streamer or streamer / nymph set up at this point, though double nymph rigs play well also.

Ashton and Points Downstream - Might be the best fishing on the river right now - browns are active - it’s streamer time.  You’ll still see some BWO on the right kind of day. In particular from Bear Gulch down - the browns are moving.

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Flies to Have in the Box:

Dries:  baetis - BWO, Blue Dun, Olive Sparkle Dun, Comparadun, Para-adams;

Nypmhs:  Rubberlegs, brown, black; Beadhead midges, red, olive, brown, black; Copper John, red, copper; Mega Prince; Prince, BH; Lightning Bug, olive, pearl, silver, gold; soft hackles - various

Streamers:  Woolly buggers, assorted colors; Sculpins - Coneheads, Sheilas; Zonkers, olive; Slump Busters, olive; Double Bunnies, white; Leeches, BH peacock

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