Watch Trout Unlimited on the Pipeline threat.

 
 I asked Charles Card, the Trout Unlimited Northeastern Coordinator to talk about the proposed pipelines that are current threats to the Green.   There is a little wind in the sound so I apologize. Check out the TU site for this issue ourdamwater.org 

Check out future dates for the Green River Road show on their website.

2011 Green River thoughts by DWR

I asked Matt Mckell, biologist here on the river to share some thoughts about the river this year.   The Audio isn't very loud so you will have to turn up the volume.

Green River Rainbow Trout Stocking 2011

8600 cfs and the Associated Fishing.

  Many people have not experienced flows this high and have shared concerns with the fishing.   Ofttimes the dry fly fishing is non existent, at least for a few weeks.   The indicator fishing can be very good as a lot of food is dislodged in the river.  Large items such as eggs, worms, and large scud become coveted item by the fish.  This can make for some great fishing.  Also, because the fish have to work harder in the fast water they are more opportunistic and more aggressive.  So far the first few days of fishing at 8600 have been fantastic.        Long term,  occasional flushes seem to be beneficial to the aquatic life in the river.   Past data has shown larger hatches the years following a extremely high flow.   We are hoping to see the same as a result of mother natures gift of  an abundance of water.  

Spring Flows and More Video

Spring flows will be higher this year.  From April 8 to May 8 flows should stay steady at 3060.  I am excited for this flow.  2000-3000 cfs is generally when the river is at its healthiest.       Here is some video shot by "Hooked on Utah" this winter with my friends Cody Banks and Kevin Clegg.