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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 18, 2026

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September 1, 2026

Southwest Idaho

Boise River, Strawberry Glen to Barber Dam

Early September afternoons are warm on the lower Boise, so fish mornings. Nymphing small dark patterns and crawfish flies works best as flows settle through fall.

724 cfs

Southwest Idaho

Owyhee River

The Owyhee is running clear and cold with excellent visibility and consistent feeding activity. Expect midges in the morning and Blue-Winged Olives in the afternoon.

116 cfs

August 14, 2026

Southwest Idaho

Boise River, Strawberry Glen to Barber Dam

Morning fishing beats afternoon heat on the in-town Boise. Stable flows and cooling evenings bring PMD's, BWO's, and Caddis, hit structure with nymphs and streamers.

646 cfs

August 13, 2026

Southwest Idaho

Boise River

Morning and evening fishing is productive on the Boise River right now, though afternoon heat keeps fish off the feed. Focus on early and late hours when hatches bring smaller fish up, and use nymphs and streamers during the slower midday periods.

656 cfs

July 8, 2026

Southwest Idaho

Boise River, Strawberry Glen to Barber Dam

Fishing stays consistent on the Boise despite summer heat and float traffic. Fish hold in deeper holes early and late; mid-day action shifts to shallow, faster water.

672 cfs

May 19, 2026

Southwest Idaho

Mountain View Lake

Mountain View Lake is fishing very well with leeches and chironomids the top patterns. Wind is the main variable to monitor.

Southwest Idaho

Southwest Idaho

Mountain View Lake

Mountain View Lake is open with fish actively feeding on suspended patterns. Damselfly nymphs and leeches are the top patterns to start with.

Southwest Idaho

Owyhee River

Quality fish are being caught throughout the Owyhee from hot springs to the dam, with steady afternoon PMD hatches and reliable morning midge action.

116 cfs

Owyhee River

Water temperature is running 69°F with flows well below normal at 21 cfs. Clear skies and light winds create ideal conditions for a variety of small fly patterns.

28 cfs ↓