Southeast Idaho
Bear River, Oneida Narrows Dam to Cove Plant
May 7, 2026
The Bear River below Oneida has stayed consistent through spring with PMDs and caddis on the water. Fish are moving to newly fishable margins as flows ease.
790 cfs ↓
Southeast Idaho
Bear River country, productive reservoirs, and overlooked trout water.
Southeast Idaho combines sagebrush valleys, forested headwaters, major reservoirs, and the waters of the Bear River drainage. Explore reports for the Bear, Blackfoot, Portneuf, Little Blackfoot, Bear Lake, and surrounding streams and reservoirs.
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May 7, 2026
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Southeast Idaho
Portneuf River
May 7, 2026
The Portneuf above Lava Hot Springs is in great shape with steady PMD and caddis activity and fish feeding on the surface.
42 cfs ↓
Southeast Idaho
Snake River, American Falls Reservoir to Gem Lake Dam
May 7, 2026
Slightly turbid water hasn't shut down the bite below American Falls. Higher flows make wading tricky—focus on the rocks near the dam or bring a boat.
Southeast Idaho
Snake River, Idaho Falls to American Falls Reservoir
May 7, 2026
Slightly off clarity from wind, but fish feeding well. Lean on leeches, minnows, and larger caddis near the dam.
4,010 cfs
Latest by river
| Date | River | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Bear River, Oneida Narrows Dam to Cove Plant | The Bear River below Oneida has stayed consistent through spring with PMDs and caddis on the water. Fish are moving to newly fishable margins as flows ease. |
| May 7, 2026 | Portneuf River | The Portneuf above Lava Hot Springs is in great shape with steady PMD and caddis activity and fish feeding on the surface. |
| May 7, 2026 | Snake River, American Falls Reservoir to Gem Lake Dam | Slightly turbid water hasn't shut down the bite below American Falls. Higher flows make wading tricky—focus on the rocks near the dam or bring a boat. |
| May 7, 2026 | Snake River, Idaho Falls to American Falls Reservoir | Slightly off clarity from wind, but fish feeding well. Lean on leeches, minnows, and larger caddis near the dam. |