river conditions

[Brian Sloss]

We are about a foot high today and so without rain, by next weekend we should be 3/4 ft high then. Be careful just above the 19 bridge there is a dangerous tree almost all the way accross river and another one accross the river at Turner Mill. Nothing you couldn't easily avoid by portaging, just pay attention as the last flood made a few changes. Fish deep with weight and you should be able to catch some fish. Little Huricane shoal may be too hazzardous to wade safely with the flow right now and be careful not to get too far out in the current wading with the cfs what it is now. Don't let those words frighten you, the river is fine, just use common sense, because the water is high and it is cold now. Don't ignore the small sides of the islands right now. Often the flow is a little easier for the fish to hold in during these conditions and you can often find a number of them willing to feed in these areas. Also, fish seams between fast and slow water, this is a good place for the fish to avoid the fastest current but still attack food passing by. Finally, drop offs (you can see the water color change) in shoals and tail-outs after shoals and islands where it gets deep but still has a decent current should be fished. Remember to fish VERY DEEP. Good luck and get a hold of me if you need any help with your trip.