Flow
672 cfs
Trend
Steady
Observed
102d ago
Hatch Status
We are seeing a good mix of bugs on the water including caddis, PMDs, midges, and grasshoppers are thick along the banks.
Conditions
Fishing stays consistent on the Boise despite mid-day heat and float traffic. Fish hold in deeper holes and tail-outs early and late; mid-day brings more activity in shallow, faster water. Get out early to avoid recreational floaters between Barber Park and Ann Morrison. Caddis, PMDs, midges, and grasshoppers are thick along the banks, with pupa and emerger patterns most productive. As of July 8, flows were stable at 672 cfs.
Gauges
Live cameras
Boise River at Glenwood Bridge near Boise
USGS 13206000 · Oct 18, 2026, 7:00 PM
Every 60 min · daylight
Techniques
- Nymphing has still been the most productive method. Most fish are sitting down in the deeper holes and tail outs picking off bugs, so get your flies down to them.
Recommended flies
#16-18 Duracell#14-16 Copper Top Duracell#16-18 Roza Red Tag#18-20 Tungsten Chilli Pepper#16-18 Tungsten Jig Perdigon Purple#14-16 Black Bead Birds Nest#16-18 Two Bit Hooker Purple#18-22 Split Case BWO#16-18 Split Case PMD#18-20 Juju Baetis#18-20 Tungsten Slim Shady#16-20 Flashback Pheasant Tail#16-20 Rusty Spinner#14-16 DOB Caddis#16-18 Corn Fed Caddis
Access
Get out early to avoid recreational floaters between Barber Park and Ann Morrison.