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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 101–120 of 373 reports

September 23, 2026

South Central Idaho

Silver Creek

Covers Sep 23–30

Silver Creek offers excellent fall dry fly fishing with stable flows and prime water temperatures, though Kilpatrick Bridge and Preserve access remain closed through early January.

75 cfs

South Central Idaho

South Fork Boise River

Covers Sep 23–30

The South Fork offers ideal wading conditions this week with stable 300 cfs flows and prime 53-degree water. Evening caddis, Flavs, and fall Baetis should keep you occupied through late September.

300 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 21, 2026

Panhandle

Saint Joe River

Cooler temperatures and falling flows have fish spread across the entire Saint Joe, with excellent afternoon dry fly action expected on October Caddis, spruce moths, BWOs, and terrestrials.

419 cfs ↓

September 20, 2026

North-Central Idaho

Clearwater River

Steelhead season is starting with reported success on the Clearwater. Flows are falling and water is cooling, making for prime conditions to target holding fish with heavier presentations.

Very low · 3,990 cfs

September 19, 2026

North-Central Idaho

Clearwater River

The Clearwater River is offering good fishing conditions with overcast skies and mild temperatures.

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North-Central Idaho

Clearwater River

Fall steelhead are on the move in the Clearwater with cooler weather and prime water temperatures. Dry-line and sink-tip tactics both deserve a swing.

Very low · 3,240 cfs

Panhandle

Coeur d'Alene River

Coeur d'Alene River is fishing very good with strong hatches and plenty of feeding fish. Flows remain stable and below normal, favoring fine-line presentations.

298 cfs ↓

Panhandle

Saint Joe River

The Saint Joe is fishing very well with strong hatches and plenty of active fish. Stable flows and good conditions make this a solid choice for fall fishing.

427 cfs

Panhandle

Spokane River

The Spokane River near Post Falls is running stable at normal levels with clear skies and cool fall temperatures.

859 cfs

Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho

South Fork Snake River

Flows are at very low levels and stable. Dry-droppers and nymphing are most productive as the river settles into its autumn pattern.

Very low · 1,840 cfs

Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho

Henry's Fork of the Snake River

Flows are low and falling into the off-season range, but clear water and midday olive hatches offer solid midday dry-fly opportunity.

851 cfs ↓

North-Central Idaho

North Fork Clearwater River

The North Fork Clearwater is fishing well with minimal pressure and good access via Hoodoo Pass.

Panhandle

North Fork Coeur d'Alene River

Stable fall conditions and dropping flows are keeping the North Fork in good shape for terrestrials and caddis patterns.

221 cfs ↓

Panhandle

Saint Joe River

The Saint Joe is fishing well with flows in the 400s and falling. Target fall caddis and terrestrials as the system cools.

424 cfs ↓

South Central Idaho

Silver Creek

Silver Creek's clear spring creek water and selective trout demand drag-free drifts and fine tippets, with Blue-winged Olives and scuds working well when conditions favor precision over power.

71 cfs ↓

North-Central Idaho

Snake River, Hells Canyon Dam to Clearwater Confluence

The early steelhead run is underway on the Snake near Lewiston with stable flows around 12,100 cfs, though overall returns have been modest this year.

12,100 cfs

Panhandle

Spokane River

Fish are moving into riffles and pools with good activity on sporadic rises. Stable flows near 859 cfs and a mix of caddis and mayfly hatches make for solid late-summer fishing.

859 cfs

Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho

Teton River

The Teton flows near normal with clear water and active fall hatches including caddis, olives, and stoneflies.

497 cfs ↑

Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho

Henrys Fork of the Snake River, Box Canyon to Riverside

Henrys Fork is dropping into fall with volatile flows settling lower. Mahogany Duns and Blue-Winged Olives are on, with recent weed clearing making the water easier to fish.