Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
37°
Water Temp:
50
North Fork Anglers's Tip of the Week
The flows have gone up on the Lower Shoshone and the tributaries are putting in some muddy water. The river is still fishable with nymph rigs,streamers, and fish are starting to come up for caddis.
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5-Day Outlook as of 4/29/24
Scattered rain showers throughout the week. Great weather for fishing!
Techniques & Tips as of 4/29/24
Nymphs fished under an indicator with a floating fly line have been consistent trout producers. Dark and or two tone streamers - For example, Sex Dungeons, Mini Peanut Envys, Trevor's Sculpin, Scupzillas, Rabbit Zonkers are working great. Keep an eye out for midges,BWO's, and caddis during the heat of the day.
Local Species Available January through December
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Cutthroat
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brown
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rainbow
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whitefish
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tiger trout whitefish
North Fork Anglers's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head Caddis Pupa | peacock, tan | 12-16 |
Vernille San Juan Worm | red | 4-12 |
Prince Nymph | black or peacock | 12-16 |
Hot Cone Woolly Bugger | Black | 6-12 |
Sculpzilla | Tan, white, bead, bl | 4, 6 |
Peanut Envy | Black, Yellow/brown, | 4-8 |
Elk Wing Caddis | peacock or brown | 14-16 |
TH Duracell Jig | red, black, olive, orange | 16-20 |
Olive/White Conehead Zonkers | Olive/white | 2-6 |
Wade's North Fork Special nymph | black, tan, purple, red | 8-14 |
North Fork Anglers's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line