With drought comes conjecture. How low will the water go as rivers in the Valley approach or surpass historic base flows? Will the snow come this winter and offer a respite for next season? We know not. We still have an unknown distance to go. However, what we do know is how to fish responsibly. We know that water temps in the 50s and low 60s are optimal for fish and once water temps hit 67 degrees to take the rest of the day off. Also by pinching barbs, landing fish quickly, wetting our hands, and keeping the fish in the water we can reduce stress on the trout.
