The Green has been everything we could ask for this summer. Water level has been good, water temperatures have held up for the most part, the bugs are there, the fish are there, but it has gotten pretty technical in a lot of places. These conditions might be a bit tough for some people, but remember, the hard is what makes it great. Fish long leaders and keep the drag out of those drifts, and you will likely find some success. Be quick to change flies too if you get a rejection. The upper sections of the river still have a good amount of water and bug activity. We are seeing a couple drakes still, PMDs, Callibaetis, Yellow Sallies, and caddis. Dry droppers and terrestrials have also been a good option in pocket water. The lower sections below where the New Fork comes in have seen some dirty water from recent rains, and the water temps are holding on for much of the day, so this may be a good option for a streamer day right now.

The New Fork has still been a bit slower because of the warmer conditions. We have seen a couple of small bumps in the flows from the recent rains, but water levels are still trending down. The upper sections are the best option for fishing the New Fork right now, but you are likely to see high water temperatures from mid-day on. Look for fish sitting in buckets with some nice flow above. We are seeing drakes, PMDs, and caddis. Smaller foam flies are also a good option along deeper cut banks.

Not much has changed below Fontenelle. Flows have remained consistently low, and it's pretty hot down there. Fish early and look for fish holding in faster water. I have heard reports of a couple large fish on streamers recently, so that is certainly worth a shot early or if there is some cloud cover. PMDs and caddis are going to be good topwater options. Sow bugs, midges, and crayfish are all going to be productive subsurface options.