North-Central Idaho
Clearwater River
October 16, 2026
Low steelhead numbers mean low pressure on the Clearwater. Expect to fish sink-tips and weighted flies as cool autumn water arrives.
Very low · 3,130 cfs
Latest intel for each river: conditions, flows, and hatch notes updated as new reports are published.
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22 rivers and 4 lakes with recent intel
North-Central Idaho
October 16, 2026
Low steelhead numbers mean low pressure on the Clearwater. Expect to fish sink-tips and weighted flies as cool autumn water arrives.
Panhandle
October 16, 2026
Fish are actively feeding in flats and tailouts with afternoon hatches firing. Flows are stable at 268 cfs.
North-Central Idaho
October 16, 2026
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.
North-Central Idaho
October 16, 2026
BWOs lead the dry fly game on the North Fork as fall cooling sets in, with October Caddis and Mahogany Duns moving back into play as the day warms.
Panhandle
October 16, 2026
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.
Panhandle
October 16, 2026
Fall conditions on the Saint Joe have fish moving to deeper water as cooler temperatures settle in. Work caddis, olives, and midges with nymphs and streamers in the slower runs.
South Central Idaho
October 16, 2026
Silver Creek is fishing well with pleasant autumn weather and multiple hatches active. Water temperature is 49 degrees at 92 cfs flow.
North-Central Idaho
October 16, 2026
Steelhead numbers are low but so is angling traffic. Expect stable flows and sink-tip fishing as temperatures drop.
Panhandle
October 16, 2026
Fall is settling in on the Spokane River with caddis hatches fading and BWOs emerging. Nymph patterns, especially perdigon-style dressings, are key right now.
Panhandle
October 15, 2026
The Clark Fork is running strong with good floating conditions and fall hatches active. Heavier sculpins and buggers work well in the elevated water.
Panhandle
October 15, 2026
Flows have dropped to 3,390 CFS with water at 54 degrees on the Kootenai. Nymphing is the main game, with dry-fly action during warm spells as October caddis and mahogany mayflies emerge.
North-Central Idaho
October 15, 2026
Clear water at low fall flows keeps the Lochsa fishing well if you target trout in deeper, structured water. Small mayflies and caddis may rise, but subsurface nymphs and streamers are your best bet.
North-Central Idaho
October 15, 2026
The Selway is running at a manageable 540 cfs with trout concentrated in deeper pockets and structured water. Focus on smaller patterns and subsurface presentations as fall conditions develop.
Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho
October 15, 2026
Flows are dropping into comfortable mid-October levels with clear water and pleasant weather. Midday hatches of Mahogany Duns and Blue Winged Olives should draw trout between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho
October 11, 2026
Flows at 159 cfs are extremely low, but streamer fishing is solid and fall hatches are active with rising fish.
Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho
October 5, 2026
Gin-clear water and low flows make the Henrys Fork challenging, with heavy Blue-Winged Olive hatches and an incoming storm system expected to bring heavier Baetis emergence and temporary discoloration.
Salmon Region
October 3, 2026
The Salmon River is running clear and fishable with stable flows in early October. Target cooler morning hours for midges and olives, adjusting your seam work for recent higher flows.
Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho
October 3, 2026
The Teton offers prime dry-fly fishing in early October with stable flows of 401 CFS and clear skies. Mahogany duns, Blue Wing Olives, and small hoppers are the go-to patterns.
Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho
September 30, 2026
Plan to fish the Big Lost in the afternoons next week when water warms. Flows are dropping across the system, creating good opportunities in shallow seams and deeper runs.
South Central Idaho
September 30, 2026
Low, clear flows on the Big Wood through early October should produce good fishing as Baetis hatches and cooler water activate the trout. Fish shallow tailouts and riffles with a careful approach.
South Central Idaho
September 30, 2026
The South Fork holds steady flows and 51-degree water into early October, with daytime dry-fly action on Pinks and Baetis and an evening caddis hatch worth your time.
Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho
September 19, 2026
Clear water and excellent visibility are bringing strong terrestrial action along structure. Focus cut banks and willow edges as fish move off mid-river bars.
Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho
October 11, 2026
Island Park Reservoir sits at 19% capacity with low outflows as winter approaches, making conditions worth monitoring for anyone planning to fish the area.
Panhandle
October 9, 2026
Falling water levels are pushing bass deeper while pike and trout remain catchable on streamers around rocky structure and deeper water.
Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho
October 3, 2026
Cooler fall temperatures are improving the bite at Henrys Lake, but lower water levels complicate boat launches.
North-Central Idaho
September 18, 2026
Water temps are 45-50F with stable levels holding 20 feet below full pool. Large bass are pushing into the banks and should be catchable along shallow structure.
