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  • Big Lost River12
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  • Henrys Fork of the Snake River, Riverside to Mouth / terminus7

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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

Showing 341–360 of 374 reports

July 23, 2026

Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho

South Fork Snake River

Flows have eased to 5,950 cfs, opening fresh wading water on the South Fork. Golden Stones and PMDs are active, but expect selective fish and plan your best efforts for low-light periods.

8,510 cfs

Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho

Teton River

A strong emergence window featuring Pale Morning duns, Western Green drakes, Salmon flies, and Spotted Sedge caddis. Low flows concentrate fish in slower water.

No flow

July 18, 2026

Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho

Henrys Fork of the Snake River, Box Canyon to Riverside

Flows have jumped recently, making conditions mixed across the stretch. Mormon Crickets dominate the bite alongside solid Golden Stone, PMD, and Caddis hatches.

1,480 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

July 3, 2026

South Central Idaho

South Fork Boise River

The South Fork is fishing great with water temps in the prime feeding zone. Big, buggy dries and foam patterns paired with stonefly nymphs are your best bet.

July 1, 2026

Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho

Big Lost River

The Big Lost River is fishing great across both upper and lower sections, with strong Golden Stonefly, Little Yellow Sally, and PMD hatches in play.

June 12, 2026

Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho

Henrys Fork of the Snake River

Normal flows and stable conditions on the Henrys Fork make it a reliable choice right now. Expect steady water with clarity holding up through the near term.

1,460 cfs ↑

June 10, 2026

Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho

Big Lost River

Covers Jun 10–17

Expect high flows to keep the Big Lost challenging early in this outlook window. Water levels should trend downward as the week progresses, gradually opening up wading opportunities on the lower section. Scout the upper valley during high water; plan a return trip once flows recede.

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Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho

Henrys Fork of the Snake River, Riverside to Mouth

Strong Golden Stone action and stable flows make the Henrys Fork a solid choice right now, with boats reporting consistent daily results.

2,110 cfs

Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho

Henrys Lake

Hot conditions have fish seeking cooler water at springs and creek mouths. Key patterns include leeches, scuds, chironomids, and damselflies.

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

South Central Idaho

Silver Creek

Silver Creek offers solid dry fly and streamer action, though fish are technical and demand long leaders. Tricos, midges, caddis, and terrestrials are dominant, with PMDs and Callibaetis still in the mix but fading.

103 cfs

South Central Idaho

South Fork Boise River

The South Fork is fishing variable, driven by dense hatches and selective feeding windows. Scale down fly sizes and try subsurface emergers when fish refuse the surface.

South Central Idaho

Big Wood River

Water levels have dropped into manageable summer flows after runoff, making this a good time to get on the water. Most of the river is wadeable, but deeper holes still demand respect.

901 cfs

Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho

Mackay Reservoir

Mackay Reservoir was holding at 60 feet with steady 400s cfs releases and predictable weekly drawdown. Fish nymphs, dryflies, and streamers depending on conditions.

South Central Idaho

Silver Creek

Solid conditions on Silver Creek with normal flows and prime water temperatures. Multiple hatches are active and worth matching.

111 cfs

Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho

South Fork Snake River

Excellent clarity and dropping flows have primed the South Fork for major mayfly and stonefly hatches expected within days. Fish are actively feeding on nymphs now.

5,240 cfs ↓

Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho

Teton River

Low flow conditions across the Teton system. Focus on deeper pockets and shaded water to find active fish.

108 cfs ↓

South Central Idaho

Big Wood River

Covers Jun 10–17

The Big Wood is running at normal flow and stable. Braided sections and lower-gradient areas offer the best fishing in current conditions. Green Drake emergence is imminent, so nymph and dry patterns deserve attention.

947 cfs