Browse Idaho Fishing Reports

Excellent afternoon and evening fishing with cooler temperatures spreading fish throughout the river; mornings are slower. Flows stable at 417 cfs.

The South Fork is running very low as Palisades Reservoir sits at 11% capacity, but dry-droppers and nymphing remain effective on overcast fall days.

October Caddis and Mahogany Duns are on, and streamers are working especially well on Kelly Creek right now.

Fall hatches are underway on the North Fork with October Caddis and Mahogany Duns active, and stable low flows concentrating fish in deeper pools.

Fall conditions are excellent on the Saint Joe with cooler temperatures and good insect activity. Nymphing stays productive while hopper and ant patterns work best in warm afternoons.

Clear water and stable flows favor both Chinook and resident trout. Target egg patterns at first light, then switch to small olives and midges during the late-morning rise.

The Saint Joe is low and stable with clear water. Fish concentrated in deeper pools and shaded banks; use dry-dropper rigs and nymphs with a careful approach.

Lower flows concentrate fish in deeper pockets while making the river easier to cover. Dry-dropper rigs excel, and blue-wing olives are gaining importance as fall settles in.