We have seen our first snow in the high country and more is on its way. Some fisheries in the Uintas, Boulder Mountains, and even the high country along the Wasatch Front should be good to fish for at least a few more weeks. Time is limited though as ice is beginning to form and snow is beginning to add up in the higher elevations.

With the shorter days and the colder temperatures, fish in the high country lakes will be cruising the shore lines looking for food, which makes bank fishing a great option. Target these fish with small streamers or attractor dry flies.

When fishing the high mountain streams you will still see some terrestrials around. I like to fish these waters with a dry dropper rig. Use and ant, hopper, or beetle to hold up a bead head nymph. You will see some midge, caddis, and Baetis activity in the high country. Nymphs that I have been using are zebra midges, caddis larva, and bead head pheasant tails.

Brown trout are spawning. Please be mindful of spawning fish and their redds.