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Jefferson River Report
Current weather:

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Fishing Report: 

We really haven't heard any news from over on the Jeff. Flows are still ok it's jsut a tough fishery with not many fish per mile.

The Jeff is in fishable shape, but despite that the fishing has been pretty marginal. Even streamer fishing has been pretty hit or miss, but over the next few days before it blows completely out you could have some excellent fishing. Dry fly fishing is pretty much non-existent right now, nymphing will be your best bet for picking up fish and streamers your best bet for picking up big fish. Go yellow, or black, go big, go ugly, just go and give it a team try and see what happens, can be a great time of the year to hunt for a hog in between the blow out!

Fly Pattern Suggestions:
Dries: Don't bother right now

Nymphs: Zonker Tan/Copper, Pearl/Natural: 4-6-8 Clouser Crayfish: 8-10 Rubberlegs Brown, Black, Charcoal, Goldenstone: 4-6 San Juan Worm Assorted Variety: 6-8-10 Bow River Bugger Brown, Black & Whitehead: 2-4-6 Clousers Crayfish Olive, Tan: 6-8-10

Streamers: Home Invader Yellow, White, Black: 2 Buck Rogers Olive: 2/0 Fathead Yellow, Black, White, Olive: 2 Sex Dungeon White, Olive, Black, Yellow: 2 Space Invader Olive/Black and Yellow/Brown: 2-4

Last Updated: 5/13/12

National Weather Service flow forecast


Click here for Detailed USGS flow info on the Jefferson