The Green has seen a lot of change, most recently for the better. With a significant swing in flows this week, we saw a few tough days, but the water has dropped and cleared up, and we are in another window of opportunity. The end of the week is slated to warm up quite a bit again, which should kick runoff back into gear. Streamer and nymph fishing is still the ticket, as is expected, but we are seeing a few midges and BWOs coming off, so we might see some action on top soon.

The New Fork saw a similar influx of water last week, but it is taking a bit longer to settle down with the cooler weather. The clarity isn’t great, but the fish have begun to eat a lot more. Big ugly nymphs and dense streamers that move a lot of water will be the winners. The water is still cold, so not much is happening on top just yet.

The Green below Fontenelle has just seen its first large jump and is quite high right now. Wade fishing is inadvisable at this level, but not impossible. Stick to the edges and soft seams, and you should be able to find some fish. Large streamers and nymphs should do the job if you can fish them in slower water.

Even with the slightly lower visibility on the river, the fishing has only improved. Nymphing has been a huge part of the success, but streamers also have their role. Buffalo Creek spiked and put some mud in the water, but even below it, there is still about two feet of visibility. BWOs are still hatching in force as the water warms up, but if the sun comes out, you’ll need to be on your A-Game.