FISH REPORTS - Page 15 of 36
Oct. 31 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
Report Date: Steelhead angler effort and catch continued to increase during the past week on the upper Salmon River. The majority of anglers were observed between the Middle Fork and Lemhi rivers within location codes 15 and 16. Anglers interviewed downstream of the...
Some steelhead have also been caught throughout Hells Canyon
Report Date: Sturgeon fishing was good in the Snake River this summer with fish being caught throughout the river downstream of Hells Canyon Dam. Anglers are reminded that they must use barbless hooks to fish for sturgeon, and sturgeon may not be...
Oct. 24 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
Report Date: Steelhead angler effort continued to increase downstream of North Fork during the past week, and catch rates were similar to last week’s report. Anglers interviewed downstream of the Middle Fork Salmon River in location code 14 averaged 53 hours per steelhead...
Snake River Below Hells Canyon Reservoir Report
Report Date: There were large wildfires burning on both sides of the Snake River in Hells Canyon. Large portions of the national forest on both sides of the river were closed and evacuation notices were in effect in some areas near the...
Steelhead Are Showing up in Great numbers on The Clearwater
Report Date: The steelhead are really starting to show up in great numbers on the Clearwater now! There has been a trickle of fish slow but steady all fall. Despite what others may lead you to believe fishing has not been Dynamite...
New catch-and-release state record from Henrys Lake
Report Date: Congratulations to Hailey Thomas of Rigby on landing a new catch-and-release state record from Henrys Lake. Hailey hooked the 36-inch long monster rainbow/cutthroat hybrid on Oct. 4 while fishing with her family on the renowned east Idaho lake. https://idfg.idaho.gov/ZGB Record fish...
We’re heading into the fall season!
Report Date: We’re heading into the fall season - you know what that means! Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River and in Hell’s Canyon starts in the fall and runs until spring, making it the longest running season that Idaho has to...
Fishing for fall Chinook salmon has started to improve
Report Date: There were large wildfires burning on both sides of the Snake River in Hells Canyon. Large portions of the national forest on both sides of the river were closed and evacuation notices were in effect in some areas near the...
Flows have dropped down to about 250 cfs in the box
Report Date: Flows have dropped down to about 250 cfs in the box. I would avoid floating the box in a drift boat unless you want to leave a lot of gel coat on the rocks. Wade access is great and you...
The ranch has really come alive over the last couple of weeks
Report Date: The ranch has really come alive over the last couple of weeks. The blue wings and mahoganies have been good on the cooler overcast days. It’s been nice seeing fish consistently rising in the ranch. Keep in mind the blue...