South Fork Snake River

Fast, pushy water is pushing fish tight to banks and into softer seams—clear water means you'll need to dial in your accuracy. As of August 26, flows were running well above normal at 5,930 cfs at Lorenzo, so adjust your positioning and expect continued terrestrial activity from mid-morning through late afternoon as warm skies activate grasshoppers and other land insects. Grasshopper and terrestrial patterns in tan and purple work best 10 AM–5 PM, with mutant stoneflies 8–11 AM and caddis picking up toward evening; consider Bionic Hoppers, Henneberry patterns, or small nymphs like Pat's Rubber Legs and Frenchie Jigs to match the mixed hatch windows.