Browse Idaho Fishing Reports

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.

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

Flows running low but fishable. Multiple hatches active; fish may be picky.

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.

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.

Lower Henrys Fork is in the thick of seasonal hatching activity. Expect caddis and PMD spinner falls to drive the evening bite, with daytime action sporadic but present. Green Drakes should arrive shortly.

The Henrys Fork was fishing well in early June with declining salmonflies giving way to Golden Stones and Caddis. Flows around 600 cfs provided solid conditions across the Box Canyon to Riverside section.

The Saint Joe is fishing well with robust flows and excellent hatch diversity. Salmon Flies and Golden Stones are present alongside a mix of smaller patterns that include March Browns, Yellow Sallies, Drakes, Caddis, and PMDs.