South Fork Boise River

August 14, 2026

South Fork Boise River

Current conditions for South Fork Boise River · Map, access and gauges

Water Temp

59°F · Prime temp

Observed

7d ago

Hatch Status

Pinks are still coming off in the afternoons, with Caddis following directly after in the evening.

Conditions

Water is running crystal clear at 1200 cfs with exposed rocks now visible. At 59°F as of August 26, this is prime cold-water fishing. Pinks show in afternoons, followed by good Caddis in the evening. Big buggy dries with dropper rigs work throughout the day.

Gauges

Techniques

  • Big, buggy dries with a dropper or two underneath have been effective throughout the remainder of the day, both through the morning and in the late evening.

Recommended flies

PinksCaddisBuggy driesBullets as droppers

This report covers one day. See today’s bite forecast for South Fork Boise River.