Flow
98 cfs
Water Temp
58°F · Prime temp
Trend
Steady
Observed
29d ago
Conditions
Silver Creek is fishing well with prime water temperatures at 58°F and stable flows around 98 cfs. Brown trout are spawning, so avoid wading near shallow riffles and gravel bars. Cloudy days bring out the best hatch activity—watch for windows when cloud cover rolls in. Standard dry fly and nymph tactics match the consistent mix of mayflies, midges, and terrestrials on the water.
Gauges
Recommended flies
#18 Stacked Hackle Callibaetis#16-18 Last Chance Cripple Callibaetis#14-16 CDC Callibaetis Spinner#18-20 Captive Dun BWO#20-22 Brooks Sprout Baetis#16 Short Wing Emerger PMD#20 Boroff's Foamie Homie Midge#16-20 CDC Biot Dun Mahogany#18-20 Biot Comparadun Mahogany#16 King Splitsville Spinner#14-16 Spent Ant#20-22 Zebra Midge
Access
Use Sportsman Access near Picabo. Avoid wading shallow riffles and gravel bars where brown trout are spawning.
Safety
Brown trout spawning is underway. Do not wade near redds or target spawning fish.