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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 17, 2026

Salmon Region

Salmon River

Flows have climbed to 3,790 cfs with clear water and 51°F temperatures. Target midday productivity with Coho activity, small nymphs, and precise presentations.

3,790 cfs

October 3, 2026

Salmon Region

Salmon River

The Salmon River is running clear and fishable with stable flows in early October. Target cooler morning hours for midges and olives, adjusting your seam work for recent higher flows.

3,480 cfs

September 27, 2026

Salmon Region

Salmon River

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.

3,740 cfs ↓

September 19, 2026

Salmon Region

Salmon River

Clear water and stable flows set up well for fall Chinook alongside strong midge and BWO fishing on the Salmon River. Morning is prime for migrating fish; shift to dries and small nymphs mid-morning through afternoon.

4,450 cfs

September 12, 2026

Salmon Region

Salmon River

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.

4,070 cfs ↑

September 5, 2026

Salmon Region

Salmon River

The Salmon River is in fishable fall condition with moderate flows and steady hatch activity through mid-day. Olive patterns and sculpin imitations are worth working.

4,130 cfs ↑

August 29, 2026

Salmon Region

Salmon River

The Salmon is running clear at normal flows with water temps at 63°F, rewarding stealthy presentations and fine tippet. Plan on strong terrestrial activity midday and caddis emergences at dusk.

3,300 cfs

August 15, 2026

Salmon Region

Salmon River

The Salmon is gin-clear and demanding stealth, with water at stress temperature. Terrestrials dominate midday; PMDs, caddis, and sculpins round out the day across dawn, morning, evening, and early-light windows.

4,000 cfs

August 9, 2026

Salmon Region

Salmon River

Low, clear conditions and warm water temperatures demand early and late fishing on the Salmon right now. Terrestrials and smaller dries dominate from dawn through evening, with nymphing a solid option in the heat of the day.

3,870 cfs ↓

August 1, 2026

Salmon Region

Salmon River

Clear water and low flows offer prime sight-fishing conditions, but midday heat and spooky trout demand early starts and evening sessions. Pack hoppers and ants for morning, nymphs for midday, and caddis and baetis dries for dusk.

4,650 cfs ↓