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Fishing Henrys Fork: what the data says
Box Canyon to Ashton. the world's most famous dry-fly rainbow water. The river tops out around 8 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Henrys Fork
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. The spot to know is Current seam (mile 18.6), a current seam in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 2 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 2 to 8 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Brown Trout fishing at Henrys Fork
Spring brown trout on Henrys Fork hold shallow, usually 1 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 8 ft. Current seam (mile 18.6) is the standout, a current seam at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for summer brown trout. Plan around after dark and early morning in the warm months. A spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 2 to 8 ft | night & dawn | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 1 to 8 ft | dusk & dawn | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 1 to 8 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
Notable structure
- Island Park Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 7 ft
- Pops Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 7 ft
- Seeley Lower Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 7 ft
- Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 7 ft
- Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 7 ft
- Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 7 ft
- Henrys Fork Ranch Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 7 ft
- Buffalo River Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 7 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 2.5): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 6.2): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 14.9): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 25.4): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 27.3): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 29.4): creek channel, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Henrys Fork?
Henrys Fork is about 8 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Henrys Fork?
Anglers target rainbow trout, brown trout on Henrys Fork.
Where is the best fishing spot on Henrys Fork?
Current seam (mile 18.6) is the top-rated area: a current seam in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Henrys Fork?
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Snake River (South Fork) · Palisades Reservoir · Bear Lake · Salmon River (Upper) · Anderson Ranch Reservoir · Arrowrock Reservoir
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