We heard today that the problems with the water release gates on Hebgen Dam have been solved and the flow of water is under control once again! Word is they were able to band together enough of the stoplogs so they didn't warp and they remained in place. For 3 weeks the release has been more than 3000 cfs (cubic feet per second) and today it is around 2200 cfs, and going lower in the upcoming days. The rumor is that they will reduce the flow 400 cfs each day until it is where they want it. (back to 800 cfs?) There is hope that rain and snow will replenish Hebgen Lake to what it was with little affect on the river system.
Rick and I have many special memories of the Madison River Valley, West Yellowstone, and Henry's Fork of the Snake in Last Chance, Idaho. For many years Rick and I fished the Henry's Fork and on Hebgen Lake in our float tubes, chasing the sippers. And we spent many vacations on the Madison River. The Yellowstone area was, and is, a fabulous place to fish and a spectacular place to visit. If you've never been to Yellowstone National Park you should put it on your list of must-see places.
The fly shops who frequent the Madison River and make their living from it's plentiful and famous waters have been reporting good fishing, even with the high water. Yipeee! Here's hoping for continued good fishing and a healthy river next year!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Success at Hebgen!
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