Salmon River

Clear conditions and active Chinook spawning make early light your prime window on the Salmon. As of September 14, flows are running 4,070 cfs at White Bird with water at 67°F, normal for this time of year and fishable. Blue-Winged Olive, midges, and caddis will show midday, but the cold water slows fish, so work nymphs low and slow during the warmest part of the day. Afternoon winds build, so plan to fish sheltered bends or canyon walls as the day progresses. Egan's Poachers, Slush Eggs, and Tungsten Pat's Rubber Legs all earn their keep here.