FISH REPORTS - Page 18 of 38
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...
This stretch of river has been fishing just fine
Report Date: This stretch of river has been fishing just fine. We have not seen a lot of big fish caught in this section but it a great section to visit if you want some consistent fishing. You may have to sort...
The Teton has been fishing well
Report Date: The Teton has been fishing well. The flows are on the low side but fish are looking up. Make sure you have some hopper patters with you and look for pseudos. Once again, the weather is a major factor on...
Fishing for fall Chinook salmon has started to improve
Report Date: There are 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 are closed and evacuation notices are in effect in some areas near the...
Salmon fishery update for the Snake River
Report Date: Action: Opens some sections of the Snake River to coho retention. Species affected: Salmon. Locations, Effective dates, and Rules: Snake River from the mouth (Burbank to Pasco railroad bridge at Snake River mile 1.25) to Lower Granite dam: Immediately through Oct. 31, 2022: Open...Lower Owyhee River Report
Report Date: Recent sampling indicated trout densities are around 2,600 fish per mile from the dam downstream to the power lines. Relatively high densities of trout persist downstream from the dam for about the next six or seven miles. Below that, densities...
Bass fishing the Snake River can be great during the summer
Report Date: Bass fishing the Snake River can be great during the summer. Bass will readily take small jigs fished near the bottom, and they also can be caught on flies. Sturgeon fishing has been good in the Snake River this summer...