The Ruby River near Sheridan and Twin Bridges has some unique regulations. They are:
Upstream from Ruby Reservoir: Open
Downstream from Ruby Dam: Angling is closed the entire year just below Ruby Dam, from its confluence with Ruby Dam outlet channel upstream to the dam, including the outlet channel.
From Ruby Dam to Alder Bridge (Ruby Island FAS): Now closed. Open only April 1 through Sept. 30
From Alder Bridge (Ruby Island FAS) to the mouth: Open all year
The Month Ahead:
The Ruby River is a decent option for the rest of the season as long as you know current regulations and closed sections.
Long Term Fishing Forecast:
The Ruby River is a nice smaller wade option in late fall and winter. The browns below Alder Bridge get aggressive and the streamer fishing can be solid for medium sized trout up to 20". The Ruby is a fun option in the fall. The waters are low but this is a good place to swing small streamers for the high brown trout population. There aren’t a lot of monster fish in the Ruby but there is a healthy population of trout above 15” which makes it an attractive fall option.