Idaho Fish Report
Owyhee River Report
by Orvis Company
1-13-2020
Fish have mostly wrapped up their fall spawn, but please still stay away from walking through the riffles as the eggs won't hatch for another couple months and you take the chance of crushing them! Look for risers in the flats mostly taking midges or the occasional BWO hatch Call our Boise Fly Shop at (208) 939-6065 to find out the latest info on the Owyhee River and to Book a Guided Trip.
Water flow: 37
Visibility: 30 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 50 Degrees F
Water condition: Stained
Best time of day to fish: Mid Afternoon
Best stretch: Snively Hot Springs up river to the Dam
Best access point: Great Road Access
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Midges, BWO's
Fish species: Brown trout, rainbow trout
Fishing season: Year Round
Nearest airport: BOI
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Coldwater Intermediate
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