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Coeur d'Alene River - October 6th, 2008
supplied by: Swede's Fly Shop RECORDED:55 °FISHING: Good
The NFCDA and related tribs are pretty much falling in line with the rest of the rivers around the region with one exception. Fewer fishermen. Compared to similar rivers that are very popular in the region, the NFCDA has more shoulder room. The mild fall weather so far has kept the river fishing well, especially with our popular beetle pattern we tie here in the shop. Seriously, amid all the caddis, stimulator, hopper, BWO, streamer patterns being flung on the river, this small beetle has wrecked some very large cutts on almost every occasion that I can think of. If you are heading over that direction, it would behove you to consider this pattern.
Clearwater River - October 6th, 2008
supplied by: Swede's Fly Shop RECORDED:66 °FISHING: Great
The Clearwater is probably one of the better rivers to be drowning a fly in for steelhead right now. From Orofino on down there are numerous reports of 4 to 6 fish days, all nice B run fish that are in the teens. If you do not have a drift boat then bank fly fishing will work, but the boat is better. Use a Teeny 200 to 250 grain sink tip fly line and let that 30 foot tip slip down the riffles to where good holding water will be. I used an October Caddis nymph and hooked up with a 14 pound hen that took me over 20 minutes to release her. The lower sections of the river will hold more fish, but with the recent rains they probably will be moving upstream. Late afternoons are a good time up till dusk.
Big Wood River - June 6th, 2007
supplied by: Silver Creek Outfitters RECORDED:60 °FISHING: Good
We may be in a holding pattern for a few more days as we await the first big Green Drake hatches of the year. Watch the temperature and once you see a few more hot days coming you can be sure the Green Drake will hit the river! The Green Drake loves the heat, so watch the forecast for warming days and then prepare to see bugs in the rivers lower reaches. With the cooler weather, Large Orange or Royal Stimulators will still take fish up and down the river, and don’t forget to have a bunch of little yellow Stimulators as the Little Sallies will be making a strong late afternoon appearance when the weather improves. Fish are responding to bead-headed nymphs all over the river, but also have some good Green Drake nymphs in your box the next few weeks as the trout may get more selective to this pattern with the emergence of the real thing.
Silver Creek - June 6th, 2007
supplied by: Silver Creek Outfitters RECORDED:62 °FISHING: Great
Cooler days are going to provide less action, but once the thermometer starts showing daily highs in the 70’s and 80’s again we can expect morning hatches and spinner falls to bring up a fair amount of fish. PMD and Baetis are always on center stage this time of year, but fish will still respond well to terrestrial and even large Green Drake patterns on the upper waters. The evenings will provide some surface activity as well. With the Brown Drake coming off slowly in the lower reaches, this can be a fantastic time of year to get great evening fishing in the Conservancy waters, and have it mostly to yourself while the rest of the angling community chases the Drake! The Brown Drake hatch has been coming and going with no regular frequency, probably due to the full moon and inconsistent weather and poor downstream water conditions. Who would have thought the Big Wood would have better clarity than lower Silver Creek at the end of May? The sloughs are fishing well and nearby Stanton’s Crossing on the Big Wood are both nice afternoon options between hatches and spinner falls.
Boise River – South Fork - June 6th, 2007
supplied by: Silver Creek Outfitters RECORDED:62 °FISHING: Good
Keep your eyes on the flows for the South Fork, it was recently raised to 1,600 cfs and looks like it may be dropping a bit soon, but if the river will level off here, this is a nice boating flow for the driftboat crowd. The Salmon Flies should be along here in the first part of June and one can always count on the bizarre, but extraordinary Caddis hatches here in the spring. Many anglers fish nymph rigs with good sized indicators when floating in the early season. If you want to find surface activity look carefully in the back bays and side channels, as well as any big eddie. A size 16 Parachute Adams is a winner if you find fish sipping discreetly in the quieter waters.
Big Lost River - October 5th, 2006
supplied by: Silver Creek Outfitters RECORDED:65 °FISHING: Good
The Big Lost is still cranking at 404cfs to facilitate repairs on the dam. At this level it is still important to use caution when wading. Anglers will find concentrations of surface feeding fish along the foam lines and in the seams. Baetis will be the primary surface bug for the Big Lost with reports of attractors bringing a few fish up to the top. When the hatches slow down you can throw small nymphs or swing streamers to pick off active fish.
Little Wood River - November 28th, 2005
supplied by: Silver Creek Outfitters FISHING: Great
The Little Wood is still providing nymphing opportunity for those anglers looking for out of the way fishing and productive fishing. The fish may be somewhat smaller but active in the warmer desert sections. There should also be a nice bunch of Brown Trout coming off of their spawn which will trigger a feeding response to bulk back up before the firm grip of winter sets in upon them.
Henry's Fork River - September 26th, 2005
supplied by: Henry's Fork Anglers FISHING: Good
River Stage and Stream Flow [click here]
We seem to be rounding the bend into the better fall fishing now. Temperatures have stabilized somewhat, water flows have dropped further, and the fishing has improved considerably.
Henry's Fork and Tributaries
The Box Canyon is back to it's old self now. The fish ladder construction is done for the time being, and we should have a few more weeks of nice, clear water. The flow from IP Dam was cut back to around 350 CFS on the 21st, making it a little more wadable. Try #8-10 Brown and Black Rubberlegs, size 18 Copper Johns, Tungsten Midges, etc. Try streamers early and late on cloudy days, particularly in the lower half of the canyon.
The Railroad Ranch and Last Chance water seems to have stabilized and some dry fly fishing has resumed. The main bugs now are Mahogany Duns and lots of Baetis. We may still see a few Tricos, Callibaetis and Flying Ants, but you should come most prepared for some Mahaganies and Baetis.
From Warm River confluence down to Ashton Reservoir the fishing is good. It's not as consistent as we'd like it to be, but the fish seem to have resumed their usual diet of beadhead nymphs and rubberlegs. Streamers can also be productive on cloudy days.
From Ashton Dam downstream the fishing is still inconsistent, but starting to get good again. We are mainly seeing Blue Wing Olives, but also a few mahogany duns. The nymph and streamer fishing has been picking up as well.
Carey Lake - July 3rd, 2005
supplied by: Silver Creek Outfitters FISHING: Good Warm Spring / Trail Creek / Lake Creek Lake / Penny and Dollar Lake All of these are fishing well except Trail Creek which remains tinted with silt. Take the kids or novice anglers to any of these other areas for great fishing, rock skipping, and dog swimming! Pack a picnic and enjoy. Don't forget a little mosquito repellant.
Magic Reservoir - May 1st, 2005
supplied by: Silver Creek Outfitters FISHING: Good Fishing Season Outlook May 2005
Opening Day - May 28
"What pleasure has fallen to our lot! Yes, there was joy in the anticipation of the trip, in overhauling the equipment and supplying deficiencies. What zest in planning the trip and making engagements of guide and quarters. Long sketches of precious enjoyment could be read from the leaves of the fly-book, and certain flies seemed almost alive and anxious to drop into old haunts." ~ D H Bruce ~ "Favorite Flies and Their Histories"
Season Synopsis Now is certainly the time of year to begin planning your trout fishing season. The area waters will make a quick transition from cool, cloudy, spring thaw, to prolific bug factories resplendent with healthy, hungry trout. Start gathering, or tying, your favorite Green Drake patterns, Brown Drake patterns, P.M.D.s, Salmon Flies, Baetis and Crane Flies. Similar to last season, precipitation averages for the Big Wood drainage hover in the 70% range. Considering the mild Winter and Spring, be sure of two things; hatches will begin earlier in the season and the time frame from opening day through mid-July will be the season's best fishing.
Looking ahead, Silver Creek fished very well in the early winter season, with plenty of fish showing up in good numbers through the lower reaches. Even now, an angler can go down and see major midge hatches with pods of rising trout. No, we can't fish for them yet, but what better way to spend a day on the weekend than walking your favorite dog up the banks of the Creek locating the major populations of fish.
The Lost, the Big Wood and the Little Wood all look to be on par with the fisheries we saw last year. Look for some improvement in the Copper Basin area as Trout Unlimited continues to nurse this fishery back to its former glory.
In the meantime, there is plenty of action to sharpen one's skills and keep a line wet. The thaw has happened on our area's reservoirs. Look to these still water fisheries on calm evenings for some awesome surface activity. Midge hatches and bait are targets of big reservoir trout, and that magic hour in the spring months can produce very memorable evenings. Look at Magic and the Little Wood Reservoirs for the best opportunities. Fish from a float tube, boat or the shore -all can be productive.
The Little Wood River below the Silver Creek confluence is open to fishing this month. Hatches of giant Salmon Flies will bring a few fish to the surface - even when the water is cloudy.
This report is prepared by Silver Creek Adventures. We welcome the opportunity to recommend a destination for your next fishing adventure. Preview some of our suggestions atwww.SilverCreekAdventures.com
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