The Teton River in the basin remains a good choice for fly fishing. Recreational floating has become an industry on the river in the basin, making boat launch sites crowded during daytime hours. Currently, terrestrial insect patterns trailed with a small nymph are very effective. Canyon waters have abundant bankside terrestrial insects, but waters heat quickly, slowing fishing during mid-day hours. If water temperatures approach 70°F, give trout a break and resume fishing in the evening. Play and release those trout gently.

From Hog Hollow downstream, terrestrial insects are active during daytime hours with caddisflies active in the evening. Palisades Creek is a good choice to try, where trout respond to caddis life cycle, terrestrial insect, and traditional attractor patterns throughout the day.

Big Elk Creek's afternoon western green drake hatch is ongoing big time. Kokanee are in the creek but do not interfere with dry fly fishing. Snagging them is illegal and IDF&G patrols the creek looking for violators. Bitch, McCoy, and Bear Creeks are in good dry fly conditions, with terrestrial insect and caddis activity resulting in feeding trout.

Fishing in the upper Blackfoot River has slowed considerably because of very low flow and high water temperature. Birch Creek remains good fly fishing because of numerous springs flowing into it.