The Uppers Flows are low, its running around 1000cfs near Ennis, and ~700cfs below Hebgen lake. Afternoon water temps have been peaking at around 37 degrees near Cameron. The upper is going to fish very similar to our other local fisheries. During the winter, fish during the warmest parts of the day, and target deep, slow moving water. Fish tend to stack up in deeper buckets and don't move great distances to eat. With winter conditions take it slow and be cautious when on the river. A wading stick is a great way to check ice and keep you on your feet. Dress in layers and wear gloves but remember to remove gloves when handling fish. Putting a bug in their face is the way to go. Double nymph rigs with a pats and a midge, rainbow warrior, $3 dip, worm, or perdigon in black or red are our go to winter bugs. If you see any sippers, they are probably eating a midge. Tie on a griffiths, midge cluster or even an RS2.
FWP will be electrofishing VARNEY on April 1st. Please avoid this area during this time.
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Dries:
Purple haze, griffiths gnat, z-lon midge
Nymphs:
Perdigons, Green Machine's, zebra midge, $3 dip, shop vac, wire worm, frenchie, rainbow warrior
Streamers:
Dungeons, Sparkle Minnows, sculpzilla, Boogie Man, Double Screamer, rusty trombone
