The Green has really picked up in terms of numbers and size of fish, especially on top. During certain hours throughout the day, the fish have been finding large groups of blue-winged olives and are keyed on top. Even though the numbers of large stones and salmon flies are still relatively low, it isn’t too difficult to coax the trout into eating a big foam attractor.

The New Fork has calmed down considerably in the past few days, and more and more bugs are hatching by the day. We have seen salmon flies on several occasions, and large golden stones are out and about. Caddis also seem to be making a sporadic appearance on the upper reaches toward Pinedale. Nymphs are also very productive, with a downturn in worm effectiveness.

The Green below Fontenelle is still roaring, but the clarity is good and small nymph rigs are key. Getting down to the fish is the hard part, so focus on slacked pools and slow eddies. They are hungry, and the best way to target them is certainly by boat.

The Bighorn’s clarity has been constantly improving, even while they release substantial amounts of water from the dam. The streamer is king in the stretches through Thermopolis, but fish are also responding to dries and even crayfish patterns. As the water warms up over the next several days, fishing will improve, especially on top.