Flow
1,290 cfs
Trend
Steady
Observed
7d ago
Conditions
Clear water and eased flows are opening up the Railroad Ranch meadow for solid wading on the Henrys Fork. As of August 26, flows were running 1,290 cfs—down from earlier-month peaks—keeping seams tight and banks accessible. Expect textbook late-summer action: work ants and hoppers along grassy undercut banks from late morning through midday, then transition to Pale Morning Duns through early afternoon. Evening brings light caddis and Baetis into dusk. Nymph with tungsten patterns during lower-light windows and switch to terrestrial dries when you spot feeding activity along the banks.
Gauges
Recommended flies
Tungsten Split Case Nymph - PMD #20Stealth Link Mercer - PMD #20Parachute Adams Blue Wing Olive #22Bionic Ant 2.0 - Black #16Bionic Ant 2.0 - Brown #12Bionic Hopper - Tan #12Bionic Hopper - Purple #12Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan #20Juju Baetis Tungsten #22Egan's Thread Frenchie Jig - Olive #12Olsen's Straggle Stone Brown Barbless #12Black Zebra Midge #20
Access
Eased flows have improved wade access, particularly in the Railroad Ranch meadow.
