We have some mild weather in the forecast, so expect to see good fishing conditions on our local waters.

The Kilpatrick Bridge replacement project started on August 24^th, so anglers intending to fish the Nature Conservancy Silver Creek Preserve must access the property via Stalker Creek Rd. off Highway 20. Float tube fishing in the S-Turns is allowed from the access points FT1 to FT4. Anglers are not allowed to float down to Kilpatrick Bridge and not allowed to fish Kilpatrick Pond via Kilpatrick Bridge. In addition, all recreational floating on the Preserve is closed. For more information, give us a call at the fly shop.

Silver Creek is fishing well, although conditions on the Creek are changing. While Tricos can still appear on select days, the hatch is waning. There are still good numbers of BWOs present, and continued PMDs and Callibaetis as the day warms up. While the Hopper bite has been less than stellar, it pays to throw a hopper on warm, breezy afternoons. Ants, Beetles, and adult Damsels are still highly effective.

The Big Wood River is low and clear, but still productive. Anglers are seeing Tricos and BWOs on the river, and decent Hopper fishing during the afternoon. Small attractor dries and terrestrial patterns will take plenty of fish, and small dropper nymphs are effective for fish feeding below the surface.

The waters of Copper Basin (upper Big Lost River system) are also good options. The same hatches and techniques used on the Big Wood River will be effective on these waters. With cool nights in the forecast, the best fishing will occur as the water warms up a bit. Don’t be in a hurry to get there; and don’t be in a hurry to leave.

The Big Lost River below Mackay Reservoir is a great bet right now. Flows remain strong at 316 CFS, making the river suited to good waders. Tricos and BWOs are on the menu here, and nymphing is always productive on the lower Big Lost.

Anglers are still floating and fishing the Salmon River downstream of Stanley, and having success on small attractor dries, small nymphs, and terrestrial patterns. As we look toward September, it’s time to try and squeeze in a few last floats on the Salmon.

Give us a call at the fly shop to find out current river conditions and to get fly recommendations for all our local waters.

Happy Fishing Everyone!