FISH REPORTS - Page 1 of 60
Another lake trout state catch-and-release record out of Payette Lake!
Report Date: Another lake trout state catch-and-release record out of Payette Lake! Congratulations to Kim Anderson of Richfield, Utah, who landed a 44-inch lake trout on July 8, the third record catch from Payette Lake in the last two years. Anderson's fish tops...
Balanced leeches, chronomids, or a cocktail nymph are your best bet
Report Date: Henry’s lake is fishable, but you have to know where the cold water springs are on the lake, and have a watercraft to get to them. Balanced leeches, chronomids, or a cocktail nymph are your best bet. Talk to some...
The Teton River is still running hot in the lower stretches of the river
Report Date: Flows on the Upper Teton near Driggs are currently 320 CFS The Teton River is still running hot in the lower stretches of the river, so most of the angling pressure should be directed towards upstream accesses such as...
A dramatic decrease in flows has changed the conditions on the South Fork of the Snake dramatically
Report Date: South Fork of the Snake: Flows near Irwin are currently 9350 CFS. Flows at Lorenzo are currently 5180 CFS. A dramatic decrease in flows has changed the conditions on the South Fork of the Snake dramatically. This has been for the...
Lower Henrys Fork Report
Report Date: Lower Henrys Fork: Flows Below Ashton Dam are currently 1580 CFS. The Lower Henry’s Fork has warm water temperatures, and fishing is best left to early in the mornings until the temperature increases early afternoon. Grasshoppers, Streamers, and Rubberlegs are...
Flows in Box Canyon are currently 1050 CFS
Report Date: Upper Henrys Fork: Flows in Box Canyon are currently 1050 CFS. Box Canyon has been fishing solid, with most fish now being picked up on the nymph. Flows out of the reservoir are starting to drop, which makes wading easier...
New certified-weight record for Westslope cutthroat trout
Report Date: This new certified-weight record for Westslope cutthroat trout shocked fish biologists. When Luke Anderson of Moscow headed to the St. Maries River in search of Westslope cutthroat trout, setting a new state record was probably the last thing on his mind.
Fishing for trout and whitefish can be good throughout the middle and upper Imnaha River
Report Date: Fishing for trout and whitefish can be good throughout the middle and upper Imnaha River. Trout can be caught on a variety of flies and lures. Anglers targeting whitefish should drift weighted nymphs through deeper holes. Bass can be caught...
Typically slow
Report Date: Flows are a little higher than base flow and cold. Open year round with bait allowed. Annie Creek is typically always slow even in ideal conditions. This is due to low productivity and cold water. Annie Creek flows Most of the creek...
New state catch-and-release record lake trout
Report Date: Congratulations to Dylan Smith of Idaho Falls on his new state catch-and-release record lake trout. Smith was fishing on Payette Lake in McCall on May 2 when the 43.25-inch lake trout took the line for a sprint.