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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

Panhandle

North Fork Coeur d'Alene River

Fall fish are moving to deeper pools on the North Fork as October Caddis, Mahogany Duns, and BWOs continue to show. Nymphs and slow streamers are the pattern.

204 cfs

October 4, 2026

Panhandle

North Fork Coeur d'Alene River

Fall hatches are active on the North Fork with October caddis and mahogany duns working well, though low flows demand longer leaders and lighter tippets.

218 cfs

September 27, 2026

Panhandle

North Fork Coeur d'Alene River

Fall hatches are underway on the North Fork with October Caddis and Mahogany Duns active, and stable low flows concentrating fish in deeper pools.

218 cfs

September 20, 2026

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 ↓

September 19, 2026

Panhandle

North Fork Coeur d'Alene River

Stable fall weather and excellent water conditions make for a solid day on the North Fork. Target October Caddis, Mahogany Duns, and small terrestrials.

September 13, 2026

Panhandle

North Fork Coeur d'Alene River

Cooler weather and stable flows make for solid September fishing on the North Fork. Focus on caddis, terrestrials, and small emerging patterns.

258 cfs

September 12, 2026

Panhandle

North Fork Coeur d'Alene River

Fall cooling is reviving the North Fork Coeur d'Alene. Normal flows and smaller fly patterns are working well as the season transitions.

301 cfs ↑

September 11, 2026

Panhandle

North Fork Coeur d'Alene River

Cooler, overcast conditions are bringing steady fishing with fish active all day. Midday is prime time; fish ants, hoppers, beetles, and early October Caddis.

301 cfs ↑

September 4, 2026

Panhandle

North Fork Coeur d'Alene River

Cooler weather and cloud cover are working in your favor on the North Fork. Fish are active, flows are elevated at 399 cfs, and terrestrials and October Caddis are worth throwing.

263 cfs ↑