Browse Idaho Fishing Reports

Late-summer flows have settled to 427 cfs, pushing trout into pocket water and softer seams. Work Yellow Sallies, caddis, and terrestrials in low-light hours, or bounce jigs and Chubby Chernobyl in deep pockets during the day.

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.

Prime summer setup with fish in broken riffles and pocket water. Yellow Sallies and caddis are active with good dry-fly prospects in low light.

Trico duns and spinners are your best bet on Silver Creek right now, with stable flows and favorable water temps. Plan your trip around the warmest daylight hours for the best results.

Covers Aug 19–26

Floating and fishing restrictions protect spawning salmon on the Salmon River through late August. Expect warm water and low flows, with spruce moths in the morning and hoppers in the afternoon.

Covers Aug 19–26

Stable flows and prime temperatures set up classic Silver Creek fishing this week, with Tricos and Baetis leading the hatch, afternoon Callibaetis possible, and seasonal closures starting August 24.

Covers Aug 19–26

Flows are dropping on the South Fork with sparse hatches, but afternoon Pink Alberts, caddis windows, and hoppers offer solid opportunity through late August.