Green River Fishing Report

From the Bureau of Reclamation:

“As of November 1, 2023 (end of day), Flaming Gorge Reservoir pool elevation is 6029.15 feet, which amounts to 88 percent of live storage capacity. Unregulated inflow volume for the month of October is approximately 69,000 acre-feet (af), which is 129 percent of the average October unregulated inflow volume.

Flaming Gorge Dam operations are in an average hydrologic classification for the month of November and are projected to remain in the average hydrologic classification through the remainder of the base flow period. The autumn 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 1,500 cfs. This data is considered the most likely scenario given the current forecast, is general, and is subject to changing conditions.

The November unregulated inflows into Flaming Gorge for the next three months projects near average. November, December, and January forecasted unregulated inflow volumes amount to 56,000 af (113 percent of average), 39,000 af (118 percent of average), 45,000 af (112 percent of average), respectively..”

What this means:

Flows are fluctuating between 887 CFS and 2,200 CFS. At around 5 AM flows begin to increase for the day. Throughout the day the release is around 1,620 CFS. Around 10 PM flows increase to 2,200 CFS. At midnight flows drop to 887 CFS. Water temperatures are around 47.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Although this is a decent flow for fishing, the timing of the increase of water getting to the C section is a little late to capitalize on the streamer bite and daylight.

The Winterish weather has brought the terrestrial bite to a close. We are seeing a decent baetis hatch though so dry dropper or double dry rigs have been productive during the hatch. The streamer bite continues to get better, especially in the shade of the canyon on the A section. The bite on B is decent, but not as good as it currently is on A.

All in all the fishing remains great on the Green. Please be mindful of spawning fish. If you chose to fish during the spawn, do not walk on or through redds.

Southwest Wyoming Fishing Report

From the Bureau of Reclamation:

“As of November 02, 2023, the Fontenelle Reservoir pool elevation is 6497.27 feet, which amounts to 80 percent of live storage capacity. Inflows for the month of October totaled approximately 52,846 acre-feet (af) or 117 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 1,125 cfs.

The November final forecast for unregulated inflows into Fontenelle for the next three months projects near average conditions. November, December, and January Most Probable inflow volumes amount to 45,000 af (107 percent of average), 35,000 af (109 percent of average), and 32,000 af (107 percent of average) respectively.”

What this means:

Releases from Fontenelle Reservoir are currently at 1,050 CFS.

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 and baetis activity. With the cooling temperatures the streamer bite should also begin to pick up.

Please be mindful of spawning fish.

Green River Fishing Report

From the Bureau of Reclamation:

“As of October 3, 2023 (end of day), Flaming Gorge Reservoir pool elevation is 6029.67 feet, which amounts to 89 percent of live storage capacity. Unregulated inflow volume for the month of September is approximately 67,000 acre-feet (af), which is 145 percent of the average September unregulated inflow volume. Current average daily releases are approximately 1,700 cfs.

Flaming Gorge Dam operations are in an average hydrologic classification for the month of October and are projected to remain in the average hydrologic classification through the remainder of the base flow period. The summer base flow period ended on September 30, 2023. The autumn average daily release decreased from 1,960 cfs to 1,700 cfs and remains within the average hydrologic classification range of 1,500 cfs to 2,400 cfs in Reach 2, measured at the Jensen USGS Gage. This data is considered the most likely scenario given the current forecast, is general, and is subject to changing conditions.

The October unregulated inflows into Flaming Gorge for the next three months projects near average. October, November, and December forecasted unregulated inflow volumes amount to 60,000 af (113 percent of average), 56,000 af (113 percent of average), and 39,000 af (118 percent of average), respectively.”

What this means:

Flows are fluctuating between 887 CFS and 2,200 CFS. At 10 AM flows begin to increase from 887 CFS to 1,622 CFS. At 2 AM flows increase to 2,200 CFS. At 6 AM they drop back down to 887 CFS. I would prefer that the flows would increase earlier in the morning to capitalize on the higher flows longer, but this is what we are given for the time being.

The terrestrial bite has been phenomenal, but the colder temperatures should rapidly bring the bite to a close. As the terrestrial bite diminishes the streamer bite should pick up even more. It has been quite good at first light and decent in the evening. There are some October caddis around, Pseudos, Baetis, and midges are also on the menu.

All in all the fishing remains great on the Green.

Southwest Wyoming Fishing Report

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.