Browse Idaho Fishing Reports

Kelly Creek is accessible again after a recent road closure. Summertime patterns still work, but fall transition hatches are starting to show.

The Lochsa is running typical September flows with fish holding in structure. Terrestrials work during the day, while nymphs and small streamers become increasingly effective as the month cools.

Fall cooling is reviving the North Fork Coeur d'Alene. Normal flows and smaller fly patterns are working well as the season transitions.

The Saint Joe is fishing well at lower fall flows with solid afternoon and evening action. Focus on deeper holding water and mix smaller patterns with lighter tippet to match the mixed hatch of caddis, mayflies, and terrestrials.

Clear water and active Chinook salmon make early morning prime time on the Salmon. Flows are normal at 4,070 cfs with water around 67°F, work nymphs through the cold hours and expect midday dry opportunities.

The Selway flows at 662 cfs with solid structure for both dry and nymph fishing. Terrestrials remain productive in warm periods, while nymphs and small streamers gain effectiveness as fall progresses.

Gin-clear conditions and stable flows make Silver Creek prime early-morning water for small dries and nymphs before wind disrupts the flats.

Dropping flows and clear skies are pushing trout to banks and seams. Match the afternoon terrestrial pulse and morning stonefly work, and fish early before gusty winds pick up.

Cooler, overcast conditions are bringing steady fishing with fish active all day. Midday is prime time; fish ants, hoppers, beetles, and early October Caddis.

The Saint Joe holds stable flows and solid fall conditions, with small mayflies in tailouts and October Caddis pushing fish in evenings.