Spring Preview

The recent weather has been a blessing to the North Park basin.  As we head into the month of May we’re excited to boast a whopping 100% snow pack.  This precipitation ensures a powerful run-off and scrub for the river bottoms.  A good run-off will stimulate bug life and provide better habitat for everything living within the river systems, especially big wild trout.  As die hard fly fishermen we lust for good water years knowing the good flow will be a healthy stimulate to our upcoming season providing many great days on the water.  Looking at the snotel page which is the NOAA site for measuring snow-depth and snow/water equivalent, North Park is leading the state with the highest snow pack levels.  Within our valley the Rawah Mountain range is leading the pack at a stunning 184% of normal.  The Rawah range is located along the East rim of the park and supports the Michigan and Canadian rivers which are huge systems within our Fishing Club.  Not far behind is Willow Creek pass at 130% of normal.  Willow Creek pass is the Southern rim of the park and supports the Illinois river which is also a major fishery on club property.  With all the great snow levels 2013 should be a great fishing season.  Soon the sun will shine, bugs will hatch, and we’ll be blessed with feeding trout…  We’ll see you soon!