Winter is settling in over the high country. Look for updates once things begin to thaw out in the Spring.
Green River Fishing Report
From the Bureau of Reclamation:
“As of February 12, 2024 (end of day), Flaming Gorge Reservoir pool elevation is 6026.07 feet, which amounts to 85 percent of live storage capacity. Unregulated inflow volume for the month of January is approximately 42,000 acre-feet (af), which is 104 percent of the average January unregulated inflow volume.
The winter average daily release remains within the average hydrologic classification range of 1,500 cfs to 2,400 cfs in Reach 2, measured at the Jensen USGS Gage. Current average daily release is approximately 2,020 cfs. This data is considered the most likely scenario given the current forecast, is general, and is subject to changing conditions.
The February unregulated inflows into Flaming Gorge for the next three months projects near average. February, March, and April forecasted unregulated inflow volumes 50,000 af (110 percent of average), 95,000 af (90 percent of average), and 100,000 af (80 percent of average), respectively.”
What this means:
Currently, Flaming Gorge Reservoir is operating on their double peak Winter release flow pattern. The flows are fluctuating between 3,000 CFS and 1,100 CFS twice a day. Water temperature is around 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Plan your day according to high water and ride the wave. Usually the streamer fishing is fantastic during this flow pattern.
Snowpack in the Upper Green River Drainage is sitting at 85 percent of normal. Snowpack in the Lower Green River Drainage is sitting at 104 percent of normal.
Southwest Wyoming Fishing Report
From the Bureau of Reclamation:
“As of February 05, 2024, the Fontenelle Reservoir pool elevation is 6479.82 feet, which amounts to 47 percent of live storage capacity. Inflows for the month of January totaled approximately 28,754 acre-feet (af) or 95 percent of average.
Current release rate is set at 1,175 cfs. This release shall remain constant throughout the winter base flow period, pending significant hydrological changes or emergencies. The winter base flow period is typically from mid-November and ending approximately mid-March, pending icing conditions in the Green River downstream of the dam this coming spring.
The February final forecast for unregulated inflows into Fontenelle for the next three months projects near average conditions. February, March, and April Most Probable inflow volumes amount to 33,000 af (118 percent of average), and 48,000 af (84 percent of average), and 65,000 af (77 percent of average) respectively.”
What this means:
Releases from Fontenelle Reservoir are currently at 1,310 CFS.
The fish have moved into their winter holding water. Look for fish in deeper runs. Slow stripping and swinging streamers can be quite productive some days.
Current snowpack in the Upper Green River Drainage is sitting at 85 percent of normal. Current snowpack in the Lower Green River Drainage is sitting at 104 percent of normal.
Provo River Fishing Report
Dam releases below Jordanelle Reservoir are at 133 CFS. Flows in Charleston are at 165 CFS. Flows below Deer Creek Reservoir are at 249 CFS. Current water temperatures are around 38 degrees Fahrenheit.
Winter fishing conditions are here and the fish are holding in the slower, deeper runs for the foreseeable future. There is some midge activity occurring midday and there are some rising fish that are targeting those midges on the surface. Fish small midges, sow bugs, and some other attractor patterns. Don’t be afraid to cover water and fish a streamer through the deeper runs and near cutbanks. You might be rewarded with some larger fish.
Current snowpack in the Provo River Drainage is sitting at 120 percent of normal..