Upcoming
Green River Fishout - July 30 - Aug 2, 2026
August Meeting - Wed, Aug 5, 6 - 8:30 PM
Volunteers Needed Soapstone Creek Restoration - Aug 8, 12, 14, 15, 2026
Fish For Garbage: Green River - Sat, Aug 8, 9 AM - 12 PM
Volunteers Needed Scouting America Troop #1262 Casting Clinic - Aug 11, and Aug 15 2026
Soapstone Creek Restoration Update
Soapstone Creek Recovery Project
The Time is Near
High Country Fly Fishers of Park City (Trout Unlimited Chapter 599) has obtained a grant from Ross Reels and Coors to restore the Soapstone Basin following the Yellow Lake fire in Fall 2024. Other organizations will also be involved. The goal of this project is to slow the flow of water off the burn scar to retain the ash and debris from the fire before it reaches the Provo River headwaters.
We are seeking a few more conservation-minded volunteers to help cut and stake willow starts, plant native plants and sow native grasses on a one-mile stretch of Soapstone Creek.
We will also install 50 Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs) in the creek itself which will slow the flows in the creek and hold water so the newly planted willow starts can take root. Heavy equipment will be used for some of the activities but there are tasks for all skill levels.
Volunteers are needed on the weekends of August 8th and 15th, as well as on August 12th and 14th during that week. You can pick your day(s).
Please join us and signup on the HCFF website’s Activities Page or Contact Jayne Guyse at the August meeting. Or sign-up now! You will receive additional information every few weeks as the event draws nearer.
If you are planning to participate but have not signed up, please do so now as we need to schedule the participants!
August Meeting
August Meeting:
Wed, Aug 5th, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Your donation helps support our operations and sustain our mission. As always, thank you for your continued support.
August Monthly Meeting: Patagonia: Fly Fishing at the End of the World
Jeff Wells’ connection to the wilds of Patagonia spans more than five decades—an enduring relationship shaped by adventure, enterprise, and a deep commitment to conservation. His journey began in Argentina’s Mendoza region and evolved into ownership of Estancia El Palenque, a vast and storied ranch supporting over 5,000 mother cows, 20,000 sheep, and—most remarkably—hundreds of miles of pristine rivers, streams, and lakes.
Those waters became the heart of a world-class fly fishing destination, attracting discerning anglers, celebrities, and devoted fly-fishing enthusiasts from around the globe. Estancia El Palenque earned an international reputation, featured on ESPN, PBS, the Discovery Channel, and the Travel Channel, and recognized as one of Patagonia’s premier fishing experiences.
Following a successful career as a special underwriting correspondent for Lloyd’s of London, Jeff shifted his focus toward preserving the landscapes that had defined his life. Working alongside longtime friends Douglas and Kristine Tompkins—renowned conservationists and founders of major outdoor brands—he has dedicated himself to protecting Patagonia’s natural heritage for future generations.
Today, Jeff is actively involved in developing an ambitious conservation-based resort in central Patagonia, Chile. This project will serve as a gateway to millions of acres of largely untouched wilderness.
At the center of this vision is the Fundo Los Leones Eco Fly Fishing Lodge, part of a broader resort experience that combines world-class angling with immersive ecotourism. Visitors can explore extraordinary landscapes while encountering diverse birdlife, marine ecosystems, and Andean flora and fauna.
In his presentation, Jeff will take audiences deep into Patagonia—answering essential questions such as: What exactly is Patagonia? Where is it? When should you go? And how do you choose the right experience in such a vast and varied region? He’ll share insider knowledge on timing your trip for trophy fishing, making the most of a first visit, and planning return journeys that reveal even more of Patagonia’s unmatched beauty.
Attendees will experience detailed maps, compelling video footage, and curated resources highlighting the region’s national parks, cultural richness, and fascinating geological and political history.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Jeff is a devoted grandfather whose 17 grandchildren share his passion for the outdoors. Many of them are already following in his footsteps, inspired by his adventures and his YouTube channel, Patagonia Tenkara Addict.
Handout materials will be provided to help you begin planning your own Patagonian adventure.
A special thanks to Jeff Wells. He donated a week’s lodging
to the 2026 Wasatch Expo conservation-focused auction.
The Expo is a major source of funds for HCFF.
Strawberry Reservoir Fishing Report – East Portal
July 9, 2026 | Report from John Schultz
Bill Quapp and I launched at East Portal about 8:30 a.m. The water was calm, with temperatures around 65–66°F and approximately eight feet of visibility. There was very little surface activity.
Mike Sonzini and Walter arrived after we were already on the water. Walter was guiding a senior woman from his raft and headed directly to Bryant's Fork, where he anchored and spent the day indicator fishing. His client had a ball! Mike stayed until about noon and left with a handful of fish.
I put an RC fly on my intermediate line and basically dragged it around all day. It produced fish pretty regularly from start to finish.
On my Type 4 line, I started with a Chinchilla tied with pearl olive chenille. It worked well for a couple of hours before slowing down. Then the fly experimentation began!
Gene's Rusty Nail—immediate hookup. End of story.
Orange Blossom Special—immediate hookup. End of story.
Angstrom—immediate hookup. End of story.
The Midnight Bunny finally gave me two fish. Yea!
I switched to a Chinchilla with UV Estaz and picked up a few more. I finished with a white bunny with peas and carrots, which produced pretty well until we called it quits around 3:00 p.m.
Bill and I ended the day with approximately 44 fish between us, including some great Rainbow Trout and several nice Bonneville Cutthroats.
A really nice day on Strawberry—and some of the best weather we've had this year!
— John Schultz
I’m reaching out to TU chapters in the West, Southwest and TX to ask for your help saving the fishery this summer by signing and sharing the petition below via email, social media, etc. by July 16th. I found the HCFF contact information while browsing your site.
The fishery here at Lees Ferry is facing an immediate threat and in Arizona, we don't have many trout rivers. This summer, water temperatures below Glen Canyon Dam are expected to reach 75 degrees, which will devastate the trout population unless the Bureau of Reclamation and Department of the Interior choose to release bypass flows from Glen Canyon Dam to cool the water. They have done this for the last two years but are considering discontinuing this practice.
This petition supporting continued cool-water flows will be presented to the Secretary of the Interior’s office and congressional representatives on Monday,day, July 20, 2026. We humbly ask that you take a moment to sign our petition.
The fly fishing community here would be incredibly grateful if your chapter could share the petition with its members, other chapters, and any other businesses, groups, or individuals you think may be willing to help. The deadline is just a few days away, so reaching anglers who understand the importance of healthy cold-water trout fisheries could make a real difference.
If you have any questions, feel free to reply or just give me a call. My contact info is below. Your support would mean a great deal to the people and trout of Lees Ferry.
Many thanks!
Dave Foster Owner/Guide
Phone: 928-522-4124
Protecting the Weber River Sucker
Protecting the Weber River Green Sucker
Researchers from Utah State University, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources are investigating the decline of the Weber River Green Sucker, a native fish species whose struggles may reveal broader ecosystem problems affecting the river food web. The study focuses on possible thiamine deficiencies and aquatic food-web imbalances that could influence fish survival, river health, aquatic insect productivity, and ultimately the long-term condition of the Weber River trout fishery. Learn more.
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John Schultz's Montana & Idaho Report ( May 22, 2026)
Check out John Schultz's latest fishing report from Island Park, Hebgen Lake, and Henry's Lake. John shares current conditions, productive fly patterns, water temperatures, and details on some outstanding fishing, including numerous trout over 20 inches. His report also includes an encouraging update on Henry's Lake, where improving management efforts may be helping restore one of the West's premier stillwater fisheries.
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