Western water report - Staff Editorial - Aug 1, 2011

[rtidd]

WESTERN WATER REPORT

The good news is that the waterways in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho are finally beginning to look like trout streams again. As I write this the Yellowstone River at Livingston, Montana is approaching 9,000 cfs, down from its high point in late June of 36,000 cfs. However, even at its current rate of flow it is still about 5,000 cfs above what would be considered normal at this time of the year. This is true of all the waterways in the area.

[branhap]

And use a PFD please!

I have a BPS inflatable that is very comfortable. When I am in my boat fishing, I forget that I am even wearing it. Very easy fitting on my large body. But yes, please just be careful.

[Byron haugh]

How about helping me out? We fished Henry's Fork in early July just below the Ashton Reservoir. One friend claimed that the river where we were fishing was a foot or more higher following their increased flow overnight. The other friend looked at USGS data and said it only increased an inch or so. Which is the more probable obversation?
Thanks

[wgflyer]

Please send some down to Texas. We're evaporating away to nothing!