Spring Steelhead season on the Clearwater River in Idaho!

Author: Report Date: January 27, 2024 Spring Steelhead season on the Clearwater River in Idaho! The weather in the next couple.ing week is in the 50's with an excellent outlook for River conditions on the way! February and March on the Clearwater River in Idaho is...

The cisco run has started at Bear Lake!

Author: Report Date: January 25, 2024 The cisco run has started at Bear Lake! Boat anglers started catching cisco on the "rockpile" on Jan. 25. Shore dipnetting should start picking up over the next couple of days. The lake is completely open water. The cisco run...

This cold snap won't last forever!

Author: Report Date: January 13, 2024 This cold snap won't last forever! It will pass and then it will be time get after the spring Steelhead fishing on the Clearwater River in Idaho. Here are some February caught Steelhead that my wife Lacy and landed while...

First Bass of 2024 has been caught!!

Author: Report Date: January 8, 2024 First Bass of 2024 has been caught!! It’s never too early to start practicing for the 2024 Haul in Bass Tournament ! Hammer Down River Excursions welcome teams of 10 people to hit the river mid July through mid August in the...

Spring Steelhead season on the Clearwater River in Idaho is up on us!

Author: Report Date: January 2, 2024 2024 spring Steelhead is going to be an excellent one to remember. It stands to reason if it was a great fall Steelhead season it's going to be a great spring Steelhead season as well. I am guiding for Swiftwater...

Author: Report Date: December 15, 2023 Look at those! All of those were from one day of fishing with my wife on the Clearwater River in Idaho. Who says you can't have good Steelhead fishing in December? On Wednesday, I took my wife Steelhead fishing. I...

Excellent fishing for cutthroat trout going on

Author: Report Date: December 1, 2023 Whether you’re fishing through the ice or in open water, you can expect excellent fishing for cutthroat trout. Jigging with ½- to ¾-ounce tube jigs, tipped with cisco or sucker meat, is the most popular method at Bear Lake...

Steelhead are coming to the Boise River on Nov. 17

Author: Report Date: November 15, 2023 Approximately 250 steelhead will be released into the Boise River on Friday, Nov. 17. The fish are trapped at Hells Canyon Dam on the Snake River and will be released in equal numbers at five stocking locations. Boise River steelhead limits are...

Bear Lake Fishing Report

Author: Report Date: November 13, 2023 The surface water temperature was 55 F on Oct. 31. Fishing has improved as lake trout are spawning and coming near to shore areas. Fishing has also been very good for cutthroat trout. With cooler lake temperatures, both cutthroat and...

Fall Steelhead fishing on the Clearwater River in Idaho!

Author: Report Date: November 3, 2023 Fall Steelhead fishing on the Clearwater River in Idaho! It's been a minute since I've posted anything. I've been busy rowing and netting! Guiding has been very rewarding this year helping people enjoy their time on this river and these...

The surface water temperature was 55 F on Oct. 31

Author: Report Date: October 31, 2023 The surface water temperature was 55 F on Oct. 31. Fishing has improved as lake trout are spawning and coming near to shore areas. Fishing has also been very good for cutthroat trout. With cooler lake temperatures, both cutthroat and...

Salmon fishery update for the Snake River

Author: Report Date: October 10, 2023 Action: Anglers must release wild (unclipped) adult Chinook in the Lyons Ferry Bubble Fishery. Maintain other previously announced salmon seasons. Species affected: Chinook and coho salmon. Effective date: Immediately through Dec. 31, 2023. Locations: Lyons Ferry Bubble Fishery from the red river marker (Marker...