Salmon River

Floating and fishing mitigations are in place to protect spawning salmon, so check with headquarters before heading out. As of August 20, flows were running around 4,020 cfs at White Bird with water temps at 74 degrees. Spruce moths are solid for morning dry fly work, and hoppers should turn fish in the afternoon. Consider fishing at dawn or skipping midday to protect stressed trout, and target cooler riffles or tributary mouths if you decide to go.