South Central Idaho
South Fork Boise River
The South Fork is fishing great with water temps in the prime feeding zone. Big, buggy dries and foam patterns paired with stonefly nymphs are your best bet.
Current conditions, flows, and hatch notes for Idaho rivers: updated as new reports are published.
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Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho
The Big Lost River is fishing great across both upper and lower sections, with strong Golden Stonefly, Little Yellow Sally, and PMD hatches in play.
South Central Idaho
Water levels have dropped into manageable summer flows after runoff, making this a good time to get on the water. Most of the river is wadeable, but deeper holes still demand respect.
Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho
Mackay Reservoir was holding at 60 feet with steady 400s cfs releases and predictable weekly drawdown. Fish nymphs, dryflies, and streamers depending on conditions.
South Central Idaho
Solid conditions on Silver Creek with normal flows and prime water temperatures. Multiple hatches are active and worth matching.
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Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho
Excellent clarity and dropping flows have primed the South Fork for major mayfly and stonefly hatches expected within days. Fish are actively feeding on nymphs now.
Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho
Lower Henrys Fork is in the thick of seasonal hatching activity. Expect caddis and PMD spinner falls to drive the evening bite, with daytime action sporadic but present. Green Drakes should arrive shortly.
Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho
Strong insect hatches including Green Drakes, Caddis, and Pale Morning Duns make the Henrys Fork a reliable choice on June 5, with excellent fishing reported across multiple sections.
Water temperature is running 69°F with flows well below normal at 21 cfs. Clear skies and light winds create ideal conditions for a variety of small fly patterns.
