In recent years, winter was generally warmer than normal at certain times and made for a comfortable window to fish. 2023 was one of those years. I fished every month of the winter and caught at least a fish or two most times out. This winter reminded me of when I was much younger and normal winters were this cold. Throughout the time period from mid-November all the way till mid March we had snow and cold temperatures. A very good ski season to say the least! As we got into March snow melt started aided by warm rains and area streams broke up their winter ice and flowed free.I noticed on the mountain streams in the Greens there was significant anchor ice, which I haven't seen in a while. Runoff was steady and I did not record any watersheds going anywhere near the flood stage. I think a significant amount of the snowpack went into the ground which is a good thing considering we are still in a drought from last fall.
I have been going through gear, organizing and doing inventory as to what I need for the season. Of course I am tying flies as well! I will be at the ski shop till April 7th and looking forward to the change.
Tight Lines!
