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© 2026 Barbless.co. Flow and gauge data from USGS; weather from Open-Meteo. · v2026.10.18.2

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  • Big Lost River1
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  • Boise River, Strawberry Glen to Barber Dam4
  • Clark Fork River11
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  • Coeur d'Alene River16
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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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October 15, 2026

Panhandle

Clark Fork River

The Clark Fork is running strong with good floating conditions and fall hatches active. Heavier sculpins and buggers work well in the elevated water.

9,190 cfs ↑

October 9, 2026

Panhandle

Clark Fork River

The Clark Fork is in good shape for floating with manageable flows and overcast fall conditions.

5,830 cfs

October 4, 2026

Panhandle

Clark Fork River

The Clark Fork near St. Regis is fishing well in fall with elevated flows trending down. Mahogany duns and October caddis are active; try hoppers and low-profile patterns.

15,800 cfs ↓

September 27, 2026

Panhandle

Clark Fork River

Fish are active near St. Regis in fall-type water, responding well to hoppers and low-profile dries. Mahogany Duns, BWOs, October Caddis, and Hecuba mayflies are hatching.

9,380 cfs

September 22, 2026

Panhandle

Clark Fork River

Strong hatches and feeding fish made for very good fishing, though flows were elevated and shifting.

7,060 cfs ↑

September 18, 2026

Panhandle

Clark Fork River

Stellar fishing on the Clark Fork with excellent September and October hatches, including sporadic but highly effective Hecuba mayflies on the lower drainage.

September 10, 2026

Panhandle

Clark Fork River

The Clark Fork is running high and rising after recent rain, with flows at 11,500 cfs below Cabinet Gorge Dam. Larger, darker presentations are worth trying in the increased current.

11,500 cfs ↑

September 3, 2026

Panhandle

Clark Fork River

The Clark Fork is running above normal with rising flows in early September, pushing steelhead into holding water along margins and deeper inside bends.

11,700 cfs ↑

August 21, 2026

Panhandle

Clark Fork River

Hoot Owl restrictions lifted downstream from Blackfoot with cooler water around Superior and St. Regis. Tricos, caddis, and parasitic wasps are on the water.

14,800 cfs ↑

August 13, 2026

Panhandle

Clark Fork River

Flows are rising to 3,690 cfs under Hoot Owl restriction (midnight to 2 PM only). Focus on soft edges with weighted bugs and terrestrials.

8,110 cfs ↓

August 7, 2026

Panhandle

Clark Fork River

Morning-only fishing under Hoot Owl restrictions, with low but rising flows.

13,000 cfs ↑