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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 18, 2026

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October 16, 2026

North-Central Idaho

Kelly Creek

Kelly Creek is fishing well with good access and solid hatches of BWOs, October Caddis, and Mahogany Duns. Conditions are responsive to temperature swings typical of fall in the North-Central Idaho high country.

October 4, 2026

North-Central Idaho

Kelly Creek

Kelly Creek is in excellent shape with good access and responsive trout. October caddis and mahogany duns are the main hatches.

September 27, 2026

North-Central Idaho

Kelly Creek

October Caddis and Mahogany Duns are on, and streamers are working especially well on Kelly Creek right now.

September 19, 2026

North-Central Idaho

Kelly Creek

Kelly Creek is fishing well with October Caddis hatches and small ants producing steady action. Minimal pressure makes this remote tributary a solid September choice.

September 12, 2026

North-Central Idaho

Kelly Creek

Kelly Creek is accessible again after a recent road closure. Summertime patterns still work, but fall transition hatches are starting to show.

September 11, 2026

North-Central Idaho

Kelly Creek

Kelly Creek is accessible again via reopened Route 255 with light angling pressure expected. Fall patterns including ants, hoppers, beetles, and early caddis should be productive.