Fishing Reports

Summer has arrived in the Beaverhead Valley and as for the Beaverhead itself, the fishing is just on fire! The dry flies have begun (we have reports of the arrival of PMD hatches and Caddis below High Bridge) and should be consistent throughout the rest of the summer. Flows have been around 550cfs through the week and weather in low to mid 80’s clear and glorious! If your headed to the Beaverhead for some fun, sun and fish you shall not be disappointed! In closing, as always the pictures tell the best story!                     Nymphs: Delektable Lil’ Spanker Silver #16-#18, Soft Hackle Ray Charles Tan & Pink #16, Geppert Crystal Dip Black #16-#18, Crack Back Bullet Jig Hook Olive #16-#18, Epoxy Back Sow Bug Pink #16-#18, Fire Bead Rays Tan #16-#18, Delektable Twinkle Olive, Black, Red #18-#20. Dries: X-Caddis Tan #16, Delektable Ranch PMD #16-#18, Delektable Halo Royal, Tan #14-#16, Delektable CDC Elk Hair Caddis Tan #14-#16, Delektable Sparkle Bug Tan #14-#16, Delektable Twisted Baby Brown #10-#12, Split Back PMD #16-#18.

The Beav has been hot to trot!! Low and clear flows; running at about 515cfs on the 13^th , steady rise on the 18^th to the 21^st to 650cfs and dropping back to 597cfs by the 22^nd, has made the Beaverhead right now the place to be!! The people hatch is on the rise, as a lot of areas in the state are having runoff and flooding conditions, however people are practicing fantastic fishing etiquette and there is plenty for all. Nymphing and Streamers have proved the most productive. Don't be afraid to hop out of the boat and concentrate on runs and buckets by wade fishing. Some late afternoon and evening Caddis have been seen and during the day some hot Midge action.  Hopefully this coming week we will be seeing a strong PMD hatch and hauling in some big brown action on the surface!!! Nymphs: Firebead Rays Pink #16, Soft Hackle Sow Bug Grey #16, Tungsten BH Zebra Midge #18, BH Micro May Olive #16-#18, Split Case PMD #16-#18, TH BH Jiggy Frenchie #18, Delektable Tungsten Jig Spanker Pheasant Tail #18. Streamers: Delektable Single Screamer Yellow #6, Zonker Yellow #6, Sculpzilla Olive/Tan #8, Conehead Streamer Olive #6. Dries: Delektable Halo Tan & Royal #14-#16, CDC Elk Hair Caddis Tan #14-#16, X-Caddis Tan #14-#16, Blooms Parachute Caddis Tan #16.