Latest intel for each river: conditions, flows, and hatch notes updated as new reports are published.
Updated
24 rivers and 4 lakes with recent intel
Upper Snake / Eastern Idaho
Yesterday
Fall fishing on the South Fork means dropping flows and strong nymph-and-dry action on Mahoganies and BWOs. Mid-day is prime time as overcast skies trigger consistent rises.
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.
South Central Idaho
October 11, 2026
Crystal-clear water and steady flows at 51°F favor heavy Baetis and midge hatches through the afternoon. Fish fine and light with small emerger patterns on 6X or 7X fluorocarbon.
Panhandle
October 9, 2026
The Clark Fork is in good shape for floating with manageable flows and overcast fall conditions.
North-Central Idaho
October 9, 2026
The Clearwater near Spalding is running clear and stable near 3,000 cfs at 56 degrees with active steelhead and good swing water in play. Small dark and bright patterns are taking fish, especially in low-light hours.
Panhandle
October 9, 2026
Fish are holding in tailouts and glides on the lower Coeur d'Alene, feeding selectively on small mayflies and caddis. Flows are stable at 268 cfs and much below normal.
North-Central Idaho
October 9, 2026
Kelly Creek runs weather-dependent in the high country with fall hatches of Baetis, October Caddis, and Mahogany Duns.
Panhandle
October 9, 2026
Clear water and stable flows are making for solid angling on the Kootenai. October caddis, mahogany duns, and blue-wing olives are on the water, with nymphing working well in the morning and streamers productive all day over structure.
North-Central Idaho
October 9, 2026
Clearing fall flows have the Lochsa fishing well, with trout concentrated in deeper structure. Small nymphs and streamers outfish dry flies.
North-Central Idaho
October 9, 2026
Black Canyon closure keeps anglers to upper and lower sections, but falling flows at 50 degrees favor Baetis and subsurface presentations in deeper pockets.
Panhandle
October 9, 2026
Flows are stable at 207 cfs on October 9 as fall conditions settle in. October Caddis, Mahogany Duns, and emerging BWO make for a reliable dry-fly and streamer bite.
Panhandle
October 9, 2026
The Saint Joe is running low but fishable with stable fall conditions and multiple hatches driving fish into slower water. Focus on deeper pools and seams with dry-dropper rigs and nymphs.
North-Central Idaho
October 9, 2026
The Selway is running low at 495 cfs with fish concentrated in deeper holding water. Blue-wing olives are active in fall conditions.
North-Central Idaho
October 9, 2026
The Snake near Lewiston is holding steelhead in low fall flows with good habitat, but expect tighter fishing given systemwide return challenges. Cover multiple runs and different water types for your best odds.
Panhandle
October 9, 2026
The Spokane is running normal flows with cooler fall weather pushing fish into prime habitat. October Caddis, fall caddis, and Baetis offer excellent dry fly opportunities backed by nymph patterns.
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.
Southwest Idaho
September 1, 2026
Early September afternoons are warm on the lower Boise, so fish mornings. Nymphing small dark patterns and crawfish flies works best as flows settle through fall.
Southwest Idaho
September 1, 2026
The Owyhee is running clear and cold with excellent visibility and consistent feeding activity. Expect midges in the morning and Blue-Winged Olives in the afternoon.
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.
