Salmon River
Idaho Fishing Reports
· 37+ sources · 7 regions covered
Current fishing conditions, river flows, hatches, and statewide intel from local sources across Idaho.
Today in Idaho
Stable flows and prime temperatures across most of Idaho make for solid conditions. The Salmon Region and South Central are fishing best, while flows are elevated in the Panhandle and low in the Upper Snake.
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Salmon River
The Salmon River is running clear and fishable in early October with flows holding stable. As of October 5, flows were 3,480 cfs at White Bird, higher than the early-month gauge reading, so adjust…
South Fork Boise River
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As of September 25, flows had settled to 304 cfs and water temps hit 51 degrees, moving into prime conditions as the river continues dropping through fall. With flows easing, more of the river opens…
Clearwater River
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Steelhead swinging on the Clearwater can be challenging but rewards patience and good presentation. As of October 4, water temperature sits at 57 degrees with flows stable at 3,130 cfs and potential…
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North-Central Idaho
North Fork Clearwater RiverOutstanding
North-Central IdahoSalmon RiverExcellent
Salmon Region
Silver CreekExcellent
South Central Idaho
Kootenai RiverGood
PanhandleSouth Fork Boise RiverOutstanding
South Central IdahoClark Fork River
Panhandle
Kelly Creek
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Panhandle
Clark Fork River
Yesterday
The Clark Fork near St. Regis is fishing well in fall with elevated flows trending down. Mahogany duns and October caddis are active; try hoppers and low-profile patterns.
15,800 cfs ↓
North-Central Idaho
Clearwater River
Yesterday
Steelhead swinging on the Clearwater can be challenging but pays off when it clicks. Stable October conditions with 57-degree water and 3,130 cfs flows.
Very low · 3,130 cfs
North-Central Idaho
Kelly Creek
Yesterday
Kelly Creek is in excellent shape with good access and responsive trout. October caddis and mahogany duns are the main hatches.
North-Central Idaho
North Fork Clearwater River
Yesterday
The North Fork Clearwater is fishing very well with stable October flows and accessible water above and below the fire closure. Streamers and indicator nymphs are both productive right now.
679 cfs
Regions
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Panhandle
Cold rivers, deep lakes, and North Idaho cutthroat country.
6 rivers, 1 lake
Clark Fork RiverNorth Fork Coeur d'Alene RiverSaint Joe RiverSpokane River
North-Central Idaho
Wild Clearwater tributaries and legendary steelhead water.
6 rivers, 1 lake
Clearwater RiverKelly CreekNorth Fork Clearwater RiverSnake River, Hells Canyon Dam to Clearwater Confluence (Lewiston)
Southwest Idaho
Desert tailwaters, mountain freestones, and fishing close to home.
2 rivers, 1 lake
Boise River, Strawberry Glen to Barber DamOwyhee River
South Central Idaho
Spring creeks, lava canyons, and Wood River trout.
3 rivers
Silver CreekBig Wood RiverSouth Fork Boise River
Salmon Region
High-country tributaries and the River of No Return.
1 river
Salmon River
Southeast Idaho
Bear River country, productive reservoirs, and overlooked trout water.
Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho
Idaho’s most famous trout rivers, from the Ranch to the South Fork.
7 rivers, 2 lakes
Henrys Fork of the Snake River, Box Canyon to RiversideSouth Fork Snake RiverTeton RiverBig Lost River