August 13, 2026

Snake River, Hells Canyon Dam to Clearwater Confluence

Current conditions for Snake River, Hells Canyon Dam to Clearwater Confluence (Lewiston) · Map, access and gauges

Conditions

Flows continue to fall with improving visibility, setting up nicely for sight fishing. Carp are excellent targets when you can spot individual fish, and smallmouth bass fishing remains strong. Consider poppers or smaller baitfish patterns on an intermediate line or light sink tip.

Gauges

Techniques

  • Poppers produce exciting fishing around rocky banks, current seams, and shallow structure; switch to smaller baitfish patterns on intermediate line or light sink tip as sun gets higher.

Recommended flies

popperssmaller baitfish patterns on intermediate line or light sink tip

This report covers one day. See today’s bite forecast for Snake River, Hells Canyon Dam to Clearwater Confluence (Lewiston).