Snake River At least four boat ramps now open on the Snake. Dry fly fishing is getting better with the warmer temps we are experiencing. Much of this is still fairly selective feeding in slow current areas on midges and capnia imitations. However, there is more action in more variable water types with a wider variety of patterns compared to a couple of weeks ago. Just about everything is worth targeting at some point of the day, but concentrate on eddies, riffle current margins, and seams. Nymphs are producing in the same water as dry flies and also working when fished along submerged structure and confluences. It is becoming apparent the exact imitations are not required. Going bigger
Snake River Pretty warm temps so far this March, which is making for fairly comfortable fishing on the Wyoming side of the border. Surface action has been good in specific slow water pieces on midge and Capnia imitations from around 9am until a little after 4pm. The key to success is finding those slow water areas offering surface action. Some will, but some won’t if you find an active pool, stay on it. The best have been in slow current side channels, eddies, and riffle current margins. Nymph rigs are also working well in slow current side channels, eddies, and riffle current margins. Fish your riggings somewhat shallow – in the three to four foot range – as trout are visibly suspended
