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.

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.

Southwest Wyoming Fishing Report

From the Bureau of Reclamation:

“As of May 4, 2023, the Fontenelle Reservoir pool elevation is 6475.71 feet, which amounts to 41 percent of live storage capacity. Inflows for the month of April totaled approximately 75,085 acre-feet (af) or 89 percent of average.

Ice along the Green River has thawed, and spring releases have started. Releases from the dam will increase throughout spring to meet elevation targets. Per the May final forecast, maximum total release rates are forecasted to occur in late June at approximately 5,000 cfs, subject to hydrology.

The May final forecast for unregulated inflows into Fontenelle for the next three months projects above average conditions. May, June, and July Most Probable inflow volumes amount to 240,000 af (137 percent of average), 335,000 af (109 percent of average), and 180,000 af (107 percent of average), respectively.

Please refer to the following link for Green River flow projections, through Green River, WY, provided by the Colorado River Basin Forecast Center: CBRFC Green River, WY Projection

To view the most current reservoir elevation, content, inflow and release, click on: Fontenelle Reservoir Data.”

What this means:

Releases from Fontenelle Reservoir are currently at 4,690 CFS. Water temps are around 48.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowpack in the Upper Green River Drainage is currently at 87 percent of normal. Snowpack in the Lower Green River Drainage is currently at 122 percent of normal.

Fishing has been slow lately, but as water temperature rises the fishing should begin to pick up.

Southwest Wyoming Fishing Report

From the Bureau of Reclamation:

“As of May 4, 2023, the Fontenelle Reservoir pool elevation is 6475.71 feet, which amounts to 41 percent of live storage capacity. Inflows for the month of April totaled approximately 75,085 acre-feet (af) or 89 percent of average.

Ice along the Green River has thawed, and spring releases have started. Releases from the dam will increase throughout spring to meet elevation targets. Per the May final forecast, maximum total release rates are forecasted to occur in late June at approximately 5,000 cfs, subject to hydrology.

The May final forecast for unregulated inflows into Fontenelle for the next three months projects above average conditions. May, June, and July Most Probable inflow volumes amount to 240,000 af (137 percent of average), 335,000 af (109 percent of average), and 180,000 af (107 percent of average), respectively.

Please refer to the following link for Green River flow projections, through Green River, WY, provided by the Colorado River Basin Forecast Center: CBRFC Green River, WY Projection

To view the most current reservoir elevation, content, inflow and release, click on: Fontenelle Reservoir Data.”

What this means:

Releases from Fontenelle Reservoir are currently at 4,690 CFS. Water temps are around 48.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowpack in the Upper Green River Drainage is currently at 87 percent of normal. Snowpack in the Lower Green River Drainage is currently at 122 percent of normal.

Fishing has been slow lately, but as water temperature rises the fishing should begin to pick up.