Upper Highwood or Sheep .... is there life?

[Spisherman]

Drove up the Highwood Valley west of Longview today and saw a number of vehicles along the river entrances. We too tried and after a few casts of the fly were resigned to the possibility the trout were either clubbed to death by flotsam or may be swimming happily somewhere in the Hudson's Bay by now. Judging by the high water marks, it may not be unreasonable to estimate the river was 15 feet higher in the Highwood gorge. Curious whether anyone has had any success anywhere on the Highwood or Sheep since the flood? It would be reassuring to learn that there is somewhat of a population still residing somewhere in these rivers. Any reports?

[Sean84]

sheep is fine but fast the tribs are clear and fishing well. But crossing the river some places is a little intense.

[pikergolf]

No nothing left, fishing is done for the year, best stay home.

[Sean84]

Originally Posted by pikergolf

No nothing left, fishing is done for the year, best stay home.

Oh yes thats what I ment disregard my last post stay home nothing to see here.

[Spisherman]

Originally Posted by pikergolf

No nothing left, fishing is done for the year, best stay home.

I guess expecting sincerity in a response is unreasonable? Did not ask for locations as I have fished both these rivers for the past 40 years and am well versed of the location of the "spots".

[pikergolf]

Originally Posted by Spisherman

I guess expecting sincerity in a response is unreasonable? Did not ask for locations as I have fished both these rivers for the past 40 years and am well versed of the location of the "spots".

Hmm... 40 years experience and your asking about fish? Get out and try it, could be fun.

[Spisherman]

Umm, this is a fishing forum is it not? The rivers have experienced catastrophic water levels and your trite response to a reasonable question is ridiculous and dismissive. I seem to have had the misfortune of bumping into that "guy" who lurks in forums. Never mind, you're right .... I will try more fishing and encourage you to read a book on etiquette in the light of your omnipresence.

Any "real" reports from anyone who has concern about these fisheries?

[The Fisherman Guy]

A healthy brown buck caught yesterday from near the confluence.



I'm sure that healthy fish survived quite well, elderly and sick fish might not have fared so well. I wouldn't be too worried, but it may take some time before the pools of the Highwood and Sheep hold the same amounts of fish as they did previous to the flood.

[Spisherman]

Nice fish. If you look closely, you can see where the chin straps were from the helmet it must have been wearing. Thanks for posting!

[leggacy]

upper sheep had no sign of life today

[Winch101]

I work on a stretch of the sheep....bank is iffy ,sink holes ,
Unstable. Be careful ....you can drown in mud too.

Lighten up and this should be on the FF forum.

[JReed]

I fished a stream that got hammered by the flood 2 weekends in a row now and hooked into fish like the flood never happened. However, the trout are tight to the banks. Get out, fish, and have fun. Fish have been enduring floods for millions of years