The summer season is once again fast approaching and as I see it right now we should have another early start to the season. Snowpack is shrinking rather quickly due to mostly warm and drier than normal conditions. Just a month ago our snowpack was holding strong around 90% but with warm winds and nights it has dropped to around 70%, a scenario favorable for June fishing but not for August. The good news is we do have full reservoirs and again good management can significantly help the season, stay tuned!
Over the years I have learned to love May fishing, especially once the lakes ice off. Right now our lake fishing is very good and typically no crowds, ever. Also as I write this I am munching on freshly smoked lake trout, a spring ritual that brings a day on the water full circle. Another fun outing we seem to never miss these days is carp fishing on Blackfoot reservoir. These fish bring a challenge in several forms... tough to catch at times, tough fight and often tough weather and camping. The ardent and persistent angler get the goods and this year we hit primo conditions and more eager carp than normal.
Anticipate a good Yellowstone opener on the 28th, this typically kicks off our season. Drainages in Idaho are fishing much better than here in JH, check out the South Fork or Henry's Fork for the best fishing in the region, otherwise we are mostly in a runoff mode in Western Wyoming.
Enjoy the pics!
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| Average Blackfoot Mirror carp, notice the water clarity! |
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| Jeff Currier loves carp as much as anyone, check out his blog, this guy is the master! |
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| Trey Scharp and Rio getting in on the action. |
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| Unusually nice conditions for this region in May. |
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| Mid day BBQ and brew for lunch, followed by a nap for some. |
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| Lovely landscape here in Eastern Idaho. |
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| Trey Scharp with another average, 10lb carp, super fun when you see hundreds cruising daily. |
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