Williams Fork (Parshall)

~23 cfs (Cutthroat Anglers 6/15: flows low at Willie's Tailwater) — dropped back from ~66 cfs; low/clear and technical, fish moving around as flows change · cold deep-reservoir release keeps it heat-proof

Cutthroat Anglers 6/15: 'Williams Fork running ~23 cfs — flows low at Willie's Tailwater. Focus on baetis, midge and small caddis imitations for your bottom fly when nymphing; expect fish moving around if flows keep changing.' Low/clear means technical small-fly presentations. Hike ~1 mi from CR-3 lot. C&R artificial only. Light nymph rig: RS2 gray #18-22, small midge larva, BH Pheasant Tail #16-20, small perdigons, Poison Tung #18-20. Today (Wed) ~73°F mountain pocket, mild and breezy with an isolated late-day storm — the cold deep-release tailwater fishes well all day; work the warmest hours and shaded runs.

Flows DROPPED back to ~23 cfs (CTA 6/15: 'low at Willie's Tailwater'). Status moved from Fishing Well to Fair / Picky — low/clear and technical, fish moving around as flows change. Baetis, midge, small caddis the play; streamers/indicator rigs in the warmest hours. RS2, small midge larva, PTs, perdigons; 5-6X. Cold deep-reservoir release keeps water temps consistent and heat-proof. Driving access fully restored. Mountain pattern: today (Wed) ~76°F mountain pocket, sunny and dry (Silverthorne area is the driest of the group); mostly sunny ~73–76°F through Thu with only slight storm chances.