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
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Southwest Idaho
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.
Southwest Idaho
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.
South Central Idaho
The South Fork opens for wading as flows drop into fall, with multiple hatches expected and water temps in the mid-50s.
Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho
Late summer has the South Fork dropping fast, with flows at 3,590 cfs and water temperature holding at 65°F. Mutant stones, Mahoganies, and Blue-winged Olives are hatching, with hoppers effective in afternoons.
Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho
The lower Henrys Fork is in good shape with stable late-summer flows and fall conditions favoring streamers and nymphs.
Salmon Region
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.
South Central Idaho
Classic dry fly fishing on Silver Creek with stable flows and prime water temps. Tricos and hoppers are your go-to patterns.
South Central Idaho
Covers Aug 26–Sep 2
The Big Wood is low and clear through early September with multiple hatches in play and cooler temperatures arriving. Adapt your patterns as fall conditions develop.
