Idaho Fish Report

Try copper johns and dark stoneflies. Swing the slow water! Intruders are on fire right now. Black and blue

 

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:Roe OutfittersTight LinesMorrison's Rogue River Lodge

Water flow: 667 at Cole Rivers Hatchery

Visibility: 40 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 50 Degrees F

Water condition: Clear

Best time of day to fish: All day

Best stretch: Below Lost Creek Dam to Gold Hill.

Best access point: Cole Rivers Hatchery, Casey State Park, Rouge Elk Campground, Shady Cove Bridge, Dodge Bridge, Touvelle State Park, Gold Ray Road.

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

Caddis, egg patterns , black and brown stone flies. Nymping best bet Copper Johns in red and chartreuse

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 2X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 10' 8 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: Salmon/Steelhead WF Fly Line

Best sinking fly line: Class V Sink Tip Fly Line