The Snake River and its tributaries in the Jackson Hole valley continue to fish well. They have greatly benefitted by cooler temperatures and the intermittent rain we recently have been receiving. This has been the August trend for the last 5 or 6 years - wet and more moderate temperatures. The fall Mutant Stoneflies (Claassenia) have already been spotted. For this bug, it's a little earlier than normal. You might try a Brown/Tan Rubberleg to imitate the nymph and a September Stone Waterwalker for an adult dry. Other big dries that have been successful are the Royal Purple Chubby and the Purple Bruce. Hopper patterns have definitely come into play. The Frenchie, Spanish Bullet and Quill Jigs have been the go-to Jig Nymphs for us.
The Bureau of Rec has maintained very consistent releases from Jackson Lake (thank you!) and currently at 1600cfs. Hopefully this can continue and, with the temperate weather, so will fishing in Jackson Hole.
Fishing Flat Creek out on the Elk Refuge has been all over the map. Time and place seems to be the formula for success. From the shop's staff and reports from Flat Creek junkies, it appears that there is a good population of 16-20in fish in this stream section. Spinners, PMDs and Terrestrials have been the ticket. So... nothing new for Flat Creek!
Remember that a little stream etiquette can go a long way. Give your other fishermen plenty of space. All waters can take a fair amount of pressure if you treat your fellow angler the way you would like to be treated.
Until next time... good fishing!
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