From the Bureau of Reclamation:

“As of October 02, 2023, the Fontenelle Reservoir pool elevation is 6499.40 feet, which amounts to 85 percent of live storage capacity. Inflows for the month of September totaled approximately 51,177 acre-feet (af) or 128 percent of average.

Current release rate is set at 1,100 cfs. Winter base flow release will be set in mid-November after receiving the November forecasts. Winter base flow will be set to a constant release rate from mid-November to approximately mid-March, depending on winter icing conditions. Pending hydrology, winter releases will be approximately 1,150 cfs.

The October final forecast for unregulated inflows into Fontenelle for the next three months projects near average conditions. October, November, and December Most Probable inflow volumes amount to 50,000 af (111 percent of average), 45,000 af (107 percent of average), and 35,000 af (109 percent of average), respectively.”

What this means:

Releases from Fontenelle Reservoir are currently at 973 CFS. Water temps are around 52.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

The moss is still a concern while fishing the Green, but the colder temperatures should help it clear up over the next few weeks. There still is some decent midge, baetis, and caddis activity. With the cooling temperatures the streamer bite should also begin to pick up.

Please be mindful of spawning fish.