Fishing Forecast

Synopsis With warmer temperature and less precipitation it is starting to look like most of our rivers are shaping up just in time for the big weekend. Freestone streams like the upper Big Lost and the Big Wood are just days away from safe fishing levels. Big Wood River The Wood has dropped over 350cfs in the past week and…

Synopsis For now, the rain has passed. The forecast calls for sun and mild weather for the foreseeable future and, as a result, most of our freestone streams should drop and clear. The recent change in weather has had some unpredictable effects on the local hatches. Last night, a few lucky anglers were able to catch a great Brown Drake…

Synopsis The recent rains that have plagued the Wood River Valley will likely continue through the weekend. Rains have extended the seasonal runoff on our freestone streams, so Silver Creek and The South Fork of the Boise are probably the best options for anglers. The good news is that all of our regional watersheds are now over the 100% annual…

Synopsis The Drakes are popping on Silver Creek and the Big Wood River is dropping and clearing fast. According to recent forecasts, the weather will likely stay cool and overcast through the weekend, helping to drop river levels and ignite periodic daytime hatches. Big Wood River The Big Wood has been dropping and clearing rapidly over the past five days.…

Synopsis With last week's increased temperatures and stormy conditions, most of the local rivers are still running too high for fishing. Silver Creek and the South Fork of the Boise remain the only fishable rivers in our area. It will still take a couple of weeks to melt all the high mountain snow and get the other rivers running clear.…

Synopsis Ah, it's finally here - opening day of fishing season in Idaho is this Saturday! While most of our streams are running too high and muddy to fish, there are a few good options for valley anglers. With ideal water levels, Silver Creek will be the best bet in town with hatches occurring throughout the day. Recent temperatures have…

Synopsis The rising temperatures in the Valley have produced some excellent fishing in recent days. The warmer weather has brought a few more fishermen out of hiding so be prepared to see other anglers on the water around popular access points. This might be a good time to try some of the less frequented sections of our local streams. Silver…

Synopsis March is finally here and the fishing has been outstanding. A combination of ideal weather conditions and a trout's need to pack on calories before spawning creates great winter fishing conditions. Silver Creek The Creek is now closed for the season and will open again on Saturday, May 23rd. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public…

Synopsis The expected warmer temperatures should produce some great fishing. Hopefully, this warm weather will kick off the winter midge hatches that produce some of the finest winter dry-fly fishing in Idaho. As always, use caution when accessing any of our area waters in the winter. Parking spots along the river are limited and usually close to traffic. Silver Creek…

Synopsis The recent storms that have moved through the valley have produced some great fishing on area waters. The warmer temperatures and overcast skies create ideal winter fishing conditions. Area waters that were beginning to freeze have opened back up and the warmer weather has created some great midge hatches. Silver Creek The majority of Silver Creek is closed for…