Lots of folks want to wade, which requires few or no generators running. However, high water conditions can be the most productive at times. During generation periods, fishing is usually done from large Jon boats with 10 to 15 horsepower motors. These boats are very comfortable with padded seats and backs. Up to two fly casters can fish with ease in these 20-foot drift boats.
High water can produce some of the best fishing of the year.
February, March, and April of 1999 saw literally hundreds of large rainbows and browns caught and released. All these fish were caught on a very high White River out of drift boats. At times, the White River will lazily glide your boat downstream over waters so clear you can see the fish before you catch them. Cane Island Fly Shop offers the best group of locally experienced White River flyfishing guides in this area. Cane Island is a full service Pro Shop specializing in equipment, technical clothing, and instruction on how to catch, land, and successfully release trout caught on a fly rod.