August 28, 2023 11:40 am
Even though we’re haven’t experienced a heat wave in weeks, water temps on the West Branch continue to play spoilsport. As I write this at 12:30pm, it’s already close to 70 degrees(!) in Riverton. Not good. With the warm, damp late summer weather, it’s no surprise that flying ants have been out with trout eating them. But, as UpCountry Sportfishing’s Torrey Collins writes, “you need to be very careful about water temps in the afternoons. This means you may need to fish between Canal/Beaver Pools and the dam to stay in water temps of 68 degrees or less.” As of late, the cutoff point for safe fishing above Riverton has been around 10am.
So: my guide trips remain in limbo. Patience will be our virtue. Although, if you want to curse and mutter under your breath, I certainly won’t stop you.
Thanks also to everyone who started following me on Instagram.
Posted by Steve Culton
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This season is probably the last time I buy a Non Resident Lisc. The Farmington had become one of my special places to fish & visit. Driving 2 1/2 hrs. one way for a day trip
is never easy but always worth it. Guess my money wasn’t green enough time to spend & fish another destination.
By Michael Kazik on August 29, 2023 at 7:10 am
Michael, it’s close to an hour drive for me to the PTMA, so I get your frustration. Better times are coming.
By Steve Culton on August 29, 2023 at 9:19 am