Lakes Report

The chance of finding some super interesting (I didn't say easy) angling on the area lakes remains extremely high this week!  Depending on the water body, time of day, and weather conditions, you might very well encounter hatch activity or...

While the chironomids remain the most prevalent and important insect on Hebgen currently, anglers willing to explore venues either lower in elevation or shallower in depth may find some fun thanks to Callibaetis and damselfly activity.  This time of year...

On Henry’s the tomfoolery surrounding the “false spawn” is rapidly waning and chironomid activity is picking up speed.  Look for chironomid emergence activity to start in the mid-morning on warmer days, and at midday or even in the afternoon on cooler days.  Be prepared with pupa and emerger patterns in a range of sizes, and examine the shucks on the water and bugs in the air to select a size.  If you can find a live pupa, note the color!  While most of our early season chironomids have dark bodies, there can be some surprises.