The flows have come down on the West Branch (about 325cfs from the dam and about 450cfs in the PTMA). But all’s not well. As predicted, the ridiculous volume released by the MDC burned through the colder stores at the bottom of the reservoir, and those won’t be replaced for months. Right now, the dam release is about 64 degrees, which is barely trout friendly. The problem is, the farther you go downstream, and the warmer the air temp and the more intense the sunshine, the warmer the water gets.
This is from Torrey Collins on this morning’s UpCountry Sportfishing river report: “(water temperature) rises varying amounts depending upon the day, time of day, and distance from the dam (it reached a peak of 67 degrees in Riverton in the late afternoon yesterday). With a much cooler forecast this week and cooler nights, I’d say you can safely fish downriver as far as New Hartford in the mornings, but by noonish I’d be up at People’s Forest/Mathie’s Grove/Campground & upstream in Riverton where the water temps will be a little cooler as the day progresses and water temps rise a bit. Bring a thermometer with you and actually use it.”
So if you choose to fish for trout on the Farmington, please consult this infographic from ColoradoTU.org:
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Thanks, Steve!
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Thank you Steve for sharing this important information. We all have a responsibility to protect this great fishery. Losing one of these trophy fish to negligence in the permanent TMA should not be allowed to happen. It isn’t in most responsible states. Outside the TMA where harvest is allowed it would be tough to employ a shutdown but in the permanent TMA where the welfare of the fishery is paramount it would be wise to manage it accordingly, the Colorado chart you provided would be be a good one to follow.
I’ve been cancelling my guide trips until the water temps moderate.
If people care about the fishery, just stay off the water til temps get better.
Simple
It’s the old saying about common sense…