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© 2026 Barbless.co. Flow and gauge data from USGS; weather from Open-Meteo. · v2026.10.18.2

  1. Idaho
  2. Rivers & Lakes
  3. Pahsimeroi River

Updated September 19, 2026

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Idaho Rivers › Eastern Idaho

Pahsimeroi River

Premier Idaho trout water with diverse seasonal hatches.

Recommended water54 mi · 86 kmFreestone RiverTrout fishery
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Cutthroat troutRainbow/redband troutBrook troutMountain whitefishBull trout present/protected

A Legendary Idaho Fishery

Salmon River tributary in Custer and Lemhi Counties (~58.4 mi). IDFG recommended fishing water with long-running steelhead supplementation; check current steelhead seasons before targeting adults.

Sources: idfg.idaho.gov

Best Season

May – October

River Type

Freestone

Skill Level

Beginner – Intermediate

Best Techniques

Dry Flies, Nymphing

Access

Moderate

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Fish in Pahsimeroi River

Explore fish species associated with the Pahsimeroi River. Each profile includes identification tips, habitat notes, and practical fishing guidance for Idaho anglers.

Hatches on Pahsimeroi River

Review seasonal insect hatches on the Pahsimeroi River, including timing windows and fly pattern suggestions for Idaho fly fishing.

Regulations

Check current seasons, limits, and special rules for Pahsimeroi River before you go. Regulations change, so always verify with IDFG.

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Recent conditions on Pahsimeroi River

The latest fishing conditions and hatch notes for Pahsimeroi River. Older reports live in the Pahsimeroi River report archive.

Videos on Pahsimeroi River

These YouTube videos have been hand-curated by our team because we feel they best represent the Pahsimeroi River fishery. Watch for river character, access context, and techniques that translate to your next Idaho trip.

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Nearby Communities

  • Goldburg9.2 mi
  • Patterson10.1 mi
  • May14.4 mi
  • Dickey19 mi
  • Challis21 mi
  • Ellis22.6 mi

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Fish in Pahsimeroi River

The Pahsimeroi River supports 5 fish species in our Idaho fishing catalog. Browse each profile for identification tips, seasonal patterns, and how these species are managed on this water.

  • Brook Trout
    Brook TroutA colorful introduced char of Idaho’s cold streams, small rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.
  • Bull Trout
    Bull TroutIdaho’s native char: a coldwater apex predator that is protected and must be released.
  • Cutthroat Trout
    Cutthroat TroutIdaho’s native trout, built for cold streams and lakes and famous for rising to a well-drifted fly.
  • Mountain Whitefish
    Mountain WhitefishA native coldwater scrapper that shines on nymphs when trout fishing slows down.
  • Rainbow Trout
    Rainbow TroutIdaho’s most widespread trout, quick to rise and willing to chase nymphs and small streamers.

Videos on Pahsimeroi River

These YouTube videos have been hand-curated by our team because we feel they best represent the Pahsimeroi River fishery. Watch for river character, access context, and techniques that translate to your next Idaho trip.

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Hatches on Pahsimeroi River

The Pahsimeroi River has 7 documented insect hatches across spring, summer, fall, and winter. Review seasonal timing and recommended fly patterns to plan productive days on this Idaho water.

Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Midge
Blue-winged Olive
Caddis
Pale Morning Dun
Ant
Beetle
Grasshopper
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