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  • Clearwater River19
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Browse Idaho Fishing Reports

Current conditions, flows, and hatch notes for Idaho rivers: updated as new reports are published.

Updated October 19, 2026

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October 15, 2026

North-Central Idaho

Selway River

The Selway is running at a manageable 540 cfs with trout concentrated in deeper pockets and structured water. Focus on smaller patterns and subsurface presentations as fall conditions develop.

540 cfs ↑

October 9, 2026

North-Central Idaho

Selway River

The Selway is running low at 495 cfs with fish concentrated in deeper holding water. Blue-wing olives are active in fall conditions.

495 cfs ↓

September 26, 2026

North-Central Idaho

Selway River

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.

540 cfs

September 24, 2026

North-Central Idaho

Selway River

The Selway is running at a comfortable 620 cfs with falling flows and good dry-dropper opportunity in late September.

620 cfs ↓

September 18, 2026

North-Central Idaho

Selway River

The Selway is running normal September flows with good access to productive water types. Nymphs and small streamers are your main play, with terrestrials productive during warmer windows.

620 cfs ↓

September 12, 2026

North-Central Idaho

Selway River

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.

September 10, 2026

North-Central Idaho

Selway River

The Selway is running normal flows with good habitat mix ideal for targeting terrestrials during the day and nymphs when conditions turn cloudy.

697 cfs ↑

September 3, 2026

North-Central Idaho

Selway River

The Selway is running normal flows with a rising trend, pushing fish into more accessible runs and pocket water. Terrestrials and small nymphs are your best bets as conditions improve.

702 cfs ↑

August 21, 2026

North-Central Idaho

Selway River

Prime summer setup with fish in broken riffles and pocket water. Yellow Sallies and caddis are active with good dry-fly prospects in low light.

610 cfs ↓

August 13, 2026

North-Central Idaho

Selway River

The Selway is running stable at summer levels with good dry-fly potential. Fish classic holding water and match Yellow Sallies, caddis, and terrestrials.

669 cfs ↓

August 7, 2026

North-Central Idaho

Selway River

The Selway is dropping into prime summer fishing with stable flows and solid surface activity. Dry-dropper rigs with Yellow Sallies, caddis, and terrestrials are the ticket.

787 cfs ↓