The river is low enough, and therefore approachable, that evening streamer fishing can be an option. You can’t beat the mainstem Snake River for convenience. There are numerous locations for walk-in wade fishing now that flows are dropping. Get in touch with us to find the best at any given time.
As demand for irrigation waters drops, this wonderful fishery will become a great fishing choice. Whether PMD emergences, streamer fishing, or fish responding to a growing terrestrial insect population, this river will offer so much whether you wade of fish from a boat. Get in touch with us to find out more about it.
This great fishery is really shaping up. Wading locations are kicking into being safe, and such as mayflies, caddisflies and sallys are being sought after by resident trout. Get in touch with us to learn the best wade-in locations, strategies and fly patterns.
With flows stabilizing to normal levels it is time to break out streamer patterns for some evening fishing. Concentrate on areas out of the sun, but make sure you can wade or boat safely.
We have waited a long time to have a good report for the mainstem Snake River. Water flows have dropped to near normal levels, so we can recommend that one should consider the river for streamer fishing. There are many places to access the river. We can make recommendations as to which might produce and we can recommend streamer patterns for this time of year. Get in touch or come to the shop for information on how to approach this great and often overlooked fishery.
The PMD emergence is on, and overcast weather gives good responses from fish unless the wind comes up. Side roads can be muddy during rainy weather. Bring your DEET!
Remains too high for good fly fishing. If you must, try lures.
Almost unfishable with flies because of the high flows.
Flows are down to where there are a lot of choices for walk-in fishing. Streamers and woolly bugger types are your best bet. Come and talk to us about easily approached locations and choosing effective streamer patterns.
Streamers remain the most effective way to encounter the large ‘bows and browns here. Remember, the river remains open to fishing all year, and during winter months can be a great location to get out on bluebird days.