Last Updated on Monday, 13 June 2011 09:12

June 12, 2011

The Box Canyon section is flowing at around 1400 cfs and is quite boatable and fishable using standard nymph rigs and streamers.  The Ranch section is closed but will open on June 15th.

March 25, 2011

Closed until opening day

August 26, 2010

Dog days of summer have hit the Fork.  On the upper section the Box Canyon area is fishing pretty well,the water flows at or near 900 cfs.  Probably you best chance of a good days fishing will be on this section.  The Ranch section has been fishing very slow.  The best way to fish this section is to just enjoy the walk and the beauty of the area and hunt for active fish.  Once you find them then the work begins.  You may see some flying ants or some Caddis coming off in the evening.  It's best to check in with one of the fly shops because the conditions change daily.

June 20, 2010

Box Canyon is setting the world on fire with many 18 to20 inch rainbows being caught on a regular basis.  Use the standard nymph rig with a large rubber leg nymph (weighted if possible) dropped with a size 114 or 16 bead head nymph.  The water level is only at 1200 cfs right now so the floating of the river should be slow enough for you to get to the most productive parts and really make a day of it.  The Ranch just opened up on June 15th with mixed reviews.  PMD's, Caddis, March Browns and Baetis are on the Menu for feeding trout.  Look for fish that are feeding and present you flies with the best presentation as possible with no drag and you should do OK.  Don't waste your time fishing blind, only fish to working fish on the surface.

June 1, 2010

The Harriman Ranch section is closed until June 15th.  However the Box Canyon section from the dam to the ranch is open and some very large trout have been taken this opening day.  The is your classical nymphing water and should be fished with a large nymph, small nymph tandem.  Some anglers are using large foam flies with a couple of nymphs dropped below with some success.

Closed until Memorial Day weekend

October 27, 2009

The Box Canyon section is still fishing fairly well using nymphs and streamers.  You are going to see some nice Baetis action here this time of year and should have you nymph rod ready for pre spawn and spawning brown trout.  Work the pockets and seams of tailouts with a Parachute BWO and a bead head baetis or bead head Pheasant Tail before going to your nymph rod.  The Ranch is still having blanket hatches of Baetis in the late afternoon so be ready with a good selection on Baetis patterns for sight casting to feeding trout.  This can be some of the best sight fishing of the year so if you are planning a trip that way definitely fish the Ranch section of the Henry's Fork.

October 7, 2009

The Box Canyon is now at 325 cfs and the fishing has been pretty good using traditional tandem bead head nymphs to bring in the trout.  A lot of anglers wait until this time of year to fish the Box because of the easy wading allows easier access to holding areas that you just can't get to any other time of year.  The Ranch Sections has finally turned on to some of the best fishing all year.  Blanket Baitis hatches up and down the Ranch has brought to fish up for easy meals.  Be sure to bring quite a variety of BWO imitations including various emerger and cripple imitations.  These fish can be very wary and smart to just any ordinary dry fly.

September 23, 2009

With flows at 775 cfs tandem bead head nymphs properly weighted and drifted through pockets and tail water will bring you fish.  The Box is still the best place to fish on the upper Henry's Fork.  Hoppers, Madam X with droppers or large streamers are effective too.  The Ranch section is still a morning or evening deal with PMD spinners, Callibaetis, and Caddis the order of the day.  Be sure to have plenty of emergers and cripples to throw at rising trout.

September 15, 2009

It's still nymph and streamer fishing in the Box Canyon with flows now around 600 csf.  Most anglers are working this stretch from shore during the morning and afternoon fishing period and leaving for the Ranch section in the evening.  But I would stick around and work the Canyon during the evenings looking for Caddis and PMD action on top.  You can expect a Callibaetis and Trico spinner fall in the mornings with PMD's coming on in the latter afternoon in the Ranch section of the Henry's Fork.

September 4, 2009

The Box Canyon section of the Henry's Fork is probably the best section to fish on the Henry's at this time.  It's currently around 775 cfs which makes it a lot easier to walk the bank and get into some really good water you couldn't get to when the water was higher.  Take some nymphs and Hoppers when you go.  The Ranch is still fishing slow with only early morning and evening being to most productive time to fish.

August 24, 2009

The Box Canyon area is flowing at around 1000 cfs and is probably the best section on the Henry's to fish at this time.  You are going to be nymphing most of the day.  Use and two bead head nymph rig with plenty of lead to get in to the bottom.  Later you might want to go to a Madam X or Hopper.

August 5, 2009

The past few weeks the river has been running high and the water clarity has been off color.  Fishing has been slow in the whole upper Henry's Fork area except the Ranch area.  The best fishing on the Ranch has been in the evenings and early mornings.  Mainly sight fishing for feeding singles or pod of trout in feeding lanes.  Look for PMD'd and Flavs as your primary Mayflies and the usual Caddis.  Nymphing and Terrestrials from Osborne thorough Riverside.

July 22, 2009

Right now the Box is at1600 cfs and attractor flies ( Stimulator's or Annihilators ) with a bead head dropper nymph fished along the bank should get you good results.  Nymphing requires smaller nymphs at this time weighted heavy.  At the Ranch you'll see Flavs in the evening and PMD's through out the day.  Look for HOPPERS1

June 25, 2009

At B,ox Canyon of the Henry's Fork  the rivers running around 900 cfs and the insects you will see the most will be PMD's , Golden Stones and Caddis.  Unlike the Ranch area this is probably best fished with weighted nymphs in between hatches. However, A Golden Stone or Dear Hair Caddis fished dry with a bead head dropper can pay off with solid strikes.Fishing has been decent from Riverside down. Mostly nymphing and occasional PMD or attractor dry fly with a bead head dropper will do the trick.