Southwest Idaho
Boise River, Strawberry Glen to Barber Dam
September 1, 2026
Stable flows and warm afternoon temperatures make nymphing with small attractors and mayfly patterns the ticket on the Boise through early fall.
724 cfs
Southwest Idaho
Desert tailwaters, mountain freestones, and fishing close to home.
Southwest Idaho offers an unusually broad mix of fisheries, from the Boise River running through the Treasure Valley to remote desert canyons and forested mountain drainages. Track reports for the Boise, Payette, Owyhee, South Fork Boise, Little Salmon, and surrounding waters.
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September 1, 2026
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| Date | River | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Boise River, Strawberry Glen to Barber Dam | Stable flows and warm afternoon temperatures make nymphing with small attractors and mayfly patterns the ticket on the Boise through early fall. |
| September 1, 2026 | Owyhee River | Cold, gin-clear water and stable low flows make the Owyhee a prime sight-fishing opportunity in early September, with midges in the morning giving way to strong BWO activity by afternoon. |