Current conditions, flows, and hatch notes for Idaho rivers — updated as new reports are published.
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Panhandle
Hoot Owl restrictions lifted downstream from Blackfoot with cooler water around Superior and St. Regis. Tricos, caddis, and parasitic wasps are on the water.
Panhandle
Very low flows make the Coeur d'Alene a challenge in late August, but early mornings and afternoon caddis can still produce. Focus upriver where water is coldest and fish feed most actively.
Panhandle
The Kootenai is running steady with unusually cool water and strong dry fly action on mayfly and evening caddis hatches.
Panhandle
The Saint Joe offers solid summer dry-fly fishing with stable, low flows concentrating trout into feeding lanes. Expect caddis and Yellow Sallies in the afternoons, plus growing terrestrial activity.
Panhandle
The Spokane River is running stable near normal flows with overcast skies and warm air temperatures.
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Panhandle
Heat has slowed fishing on the St. Joe this week, but improving conditions expected as temperatures cool. Flows are running much below normal and stable at 358 cfs.
Panhandle
The Coeur d'Alene is running very low and warm with spotty fishing; focus on early and late-day windows with dry flies.
Panhandle
The Saint Joe is low and stable at 358 cfs with cool early mornings and warm afternoons. Fish dries and nymphs matching golden stones, hoppers, and caddis from first light through mid-morning.
Panhandle
Low water is typical for late summer on the North Fork. Upper sections are thin, but the middle and lower stretches hold decent volume.
Panhandle
Low, warm water and stable flows make the Coeur d'Alene a long-shot fishery in early August. Target caddis in evening hours and pocket water with small nymphs.
