Access to the Bruneau is now through Grasmere in Idaho

Author: Report Date: December 2, 2022 Access to the Bruneau is now through Grasmere in Idaho. Flows are low with the reporting station showing ice. There is lots of snow and ice. Expect fishing to be poor. There will be no more fishing reports until next...

Bear Lake Ice Update

Author: Report Date: December 2, 2022 What anglers can expect at Bear Lake this winter will depend on whether the lake freezes over or not. The lake typically freezes over near the end of January. Bear Lake has a lot of springs and vents, so pay...

Winter Steelhead fishing on the Clearwater River!

Author: Report Date: November 30, 2022 Winter Steelhead fishing on the Clearwater River! What a great idea for a Christmas or birthday gift! Here is a good friend of mine Tommy Boyle with a big, fat, eggwagon of a hen. Come with me and get your...

Awesome Yellowstone Cutthroat Caught While Ice Fishing

Author: Report Date: November 28, 2022 Shane DuBois from Recon Angling checked in with us today: Another great trip to Idaho in the books! Had a fun time with Nick Berry. Caught my favorite and PB yellowstone cutthroat on this trip! We didn't realize the Idaho Catch and...

The class of fish this year on the Clearwater River is amazing!

Author: Report Date: November 28, 2022 The class of fish this year on the Clearwater River is amazing! Here is a happy client from last week with what seems to be a good example of the standard B run Steelhead hen this winter. The winter fishery...

The Salmon River is flowing ice today

Author: Report Date: November 18, 2022 The Salmon River is flowing ice today but with rain in the forecast Thanksgiving weekend should be really good fishing. Let us know if you want to make some family plans. #hdriverexcursions #steelhead #family...

Sturgeon fishing can be good in the Snake River downstream of Hells Canyon Dam

Author: Report Date: November 17, 2022 Sturgeon fishing can be good in the Snake River downstream of Hells Canyon Dam. Anglers are reminded that they must use barbless hooks to fish for sturgeon, and sturgeon may not be retained in the Snake River. All sturgeon must...

Surplus steelhead were released into Hells Canyon Reservoir

Author: Report Date: November 17, 2022 During the cooler months, fishing will likely be slower for warmwater fish. However, there will be some opportunity to catch trout. Surplus steelhead were released into Hells Canyon Reservoir, and more will likely be released into the reservoir in the...

Bear Lake Fishing Report

Author: Report Date: November 7, 2022 Boats can be launched at the Utah State Park, First Point and Rainbow Cove ramps. Water is levels on east side at First Point and Rainbow Cove are now considered “use at your own risk”, due to concrete at...

Opening For December to Get in On The Steelhead Action!

Author: Report Date: November 6, 2022 It is going to be the best winter Steelhead fishing the Clearwater River in Idaho has seen in over a decade! I'm finding it difficult to contain my excitement. Fish just keep coming in...

Ice is forming on some of the slower pools

Author: Report Date: November 4, 2022 Flows are close to normal out of Wildhorse dam and fishing has improved a bit in the east fork of the Owyhee. Snow is forecast for this weekend and ice is forming on some of the slower pools. Some of...

As of November 4, the Bruneau River was flowing at a low 7.7 cfs

Author: Report Date: November 4, 2022 The Bruneau has seen some recovery of flows, and fishing for Columbian Redband trout and whitefish is starting to pick up. But due to the drought expect just fair fishing for fish numbers down. Access will be difficult after this...