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Jan 16 2024

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Aerial View of Idaho river in the Winter by David Reilly

Fly Fishing Forecast
January 17-31

By Silver Creek Outfitters Fishing Forecast, Fishing Report

“January is the month for dreaming.” – Jean Hersey …And fishing. Sure, anglers are dreamers, but we are also doers. Whether you are anticipating adventures yet to come this spring, summer, or fall, or planning time on the water tomorrow, we are here to help make your dreams come true. Big Wood The Wood saw a good deal of pressure…

Jan 02 2024

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Front of Silver Creek Outfitters Store during winter

Fly Fishing Forecast
January 3-17

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“How few there are who have courage enough to own their faults, or resolution enough to mend them.” – Benjamin Franklin A resolution, the noun, is often an empty platitude. To resolve, the verb, takes action. This year, be courageous and resolve yourself to be a better angler with each cast mending the failures from the previous attempt. Big Wood…

Dec 19 2023

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Angler fishing during the winter holding his rod and fish

Fly Fishing Forecast
December 20-January 3

By Silver Creek Outfitters Fishing Forecast, Fishing Report

“Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.” – Hal Borland At year’s end, the fishing season goes on…and the truly wise remember to renew their license. Big Wood The river will see an increase in pressure during the holidays, so look for access points…

Dec 05 2023

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Angler fishing in the winter. James Conrad | Winter | Fly Fishing | Silver Creek Outfitters

Fly Fishing Forecast
December 6–20

By Silver Creek Outfitters Fishing Forecast, Fishing Report

“For some things there are no wrong seasons. Which is what I dream of for me.” – Mary Oliver Don’t put away the rod, reel, and waders and dream of warmer days to come. After all, there is no wrong season to fish. Big Wood Parking access along the Wood is still good, as the valley floor has yet to…

Nov 21 2023

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Fly Fishing Forecast
November 22 – December 6

By Silver Creek Outfitters Fishing Forecast, Fishing Report

“How many activities can you count in your life that you engage in simply because they delight you and grip your soul? Find them out, cultivate them, for they are your passport to freedom and to love.” – Anthony de Mello Certainly fly fishing is one such soul-gripping activity. We are grateful to all who help us cultivate our passion…

Nov 07 2023

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Woman with trout fly fishing in water | Silver Creek Outfitters | Sun Valley Fly Fishing Forecast

Fly Fishing Forecast
November 8–22

By Silver Creek Outfitters Fishing Forecast, Fishing Report

“Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.” – Ralph Waldo Emmerson Fly fishing is not only about catching fish; it’s about trying new waters, exploring different techniques, discovering new flies, learning from mistakes, and connecting with nature, friends, and family. It is a constant experiment,…

Oct 24 2023

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Angler fishing in the fall in the middle of the river with a bridge in the background. Winter Fly Fishing in Sun Valley, Idaho | Silver Creek Outfitters

Fly Fishing Forecast
October 25 – November 8

By Silver Creek Outfitters Fishing Forecast, Fishing Report

“Hibernation is a covert preparation for a more overt action.” – Ralph Ellison Some fair-weather anglers prefer to spend the cooler months in a dormant state, remaining inactive, indoors, and away from water. But others scoff at hibernation and simply don more layers, top the flask, fill the thermos, and head to the river. There will be time for covert…

Oct 10 2023

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Sun Valley Idaho | Fly Fishing | Silver Creek Outfitters | Female Anglers

Fly Fishing Forecast
October 11-25

By Silver Creek Outfitters Fishing Forecast, Fishing Report

“Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.” – Ernest Hemingway Bad anglers blame their fly. Good anglers, on the other hand, know the value of the right fly at the right time. But great anglers adapt their approach and embrace the variables of each moment,…

Oct 03 2023

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Weather rolling into silver creek. Silver Creek | Idaho | Sun Valley | Silver Creek Outfitters

Fly Fishing Forecast
October 4-11

By Silver Creek Outfitters Fishing Forecast, Fishing Report

Photo: Chris Blesius “Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.” – Samuel Butler While wild flowers and leaves fade from view, the fruits of wet seasons past, ripe and true. With the swish of a fly cast above the stream, and a trout holding fast in the golden gleam, autumn's…

Sep 26 2023

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Angler on the river with rocks in the foreground. Photo by James Conrad Sun Valley | Fly Fishing | Idaho | Silver Creek Outfitters

Fly Fishing Forecast
September 27 – October 4

By Silver Creek Outfitters Fishing Forecast, Fishing Report

“‘Only today,’ he said, ‘today, in October sun, it’s all gold—sky and tree and water. Everything just before it changes looks to be made of gold.’” – Eudora Welty When the frosts come, we know nothing gold can stay. So get out, rod in hand, and enjoy the October sun. Silver Creek If you head to the Creek, expect to…

Mar 04 2025

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