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Big Wood River

Outlook · Aug 5–12

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Big Wood River

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Flow

No flow

Trend

Falling

Observed

74d ago

Conditions

Expect low flows and tough afternoon conditions through the outlook window. Fish early while water stays cool, by midday, both bugs and trout dial back as temperatures climb. Wind will favor shorter leaders and terrestrial flies over extended drifts.

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Big Wood River at Hailey Total Flow

USGS 13139510 · Oct 18, 2026, 5:00 PM

Every 60 min · daylight

Techniques

  • Try a small nymph in size 16 or 18 off the bend of a high-floating parachute or hopper and cover all the likely holding water.

Recommended flies

TricosMicro caddisBaetisRusty SpinnersPMDsGolden StonesChubby ChernobylRubber Legged StonesKing PrinceStreamers