Lower Owyhee River Report

Author: Report Date: August 24, 2022 Recent sampling indicated trout densities are around 2,600 fish per mile from the dam downstream to the power lines. Relatively high densities of trout persist downstream from the dam for about the next six or seven miles. Below that, densities...

A great afternoon of catfishing on The Snake River

Author: Report Date: August 18, 2022 Bass fishing the Snake River can be great during the summer. Bass will readily take small jigs fished near the bottom, and they also can be caught on flies. Sturgeon fishing has been good in the Snake River this summer...

Fishing for catfish has been good on the reservoir

Author: Report Date: August 18, 2022 Brownlee Reservoir is 23 ft below full pool. All boat ramps are useable except for Spring Recreation Boat Ramp. Follow the links below to get up-to-date information on access along Brownlee Reservoir. Call the Idaho Power Company’s recording at 1-800-422-3143 to...

Fishing continues to be good for tiger trout up to 15 inches

Author: Report Date: August 17, 2022 Fishing continues to be good for tiger trout up to 15 inches, and the occasional brook or cutthroat trout. Bait presentations work well but also try Jake's Spin-A-Lures, spinners, small crankbaits and fly presentations. Good flies to try are streamers...

Bear Lake Fishing Report

Author: Report Date: August 12, 2022 Boat launching is available at the Utah State Park Marina, First Point and Rainbow Cove ramps. The water is getting a bit lower on the east side of the lake, and the ends of the concrete ramps at both First...

Fall Chinook harvest to open in the Snake River

Author: Report Date: August 11, 2022 Action: Opens fall Chinook retention. Effective date: Aug. 18 through Oct. 31, 2022. Species affected: Fall Chinook salmon. Locations and rules: Snake River from the mouth (Burbank to Pasco railroad bridge at Snake River mile 1.25) to Lower Granite dam: Salmon:...

Explore Hells Canyon or the Salmon river on a Fishing excursion you’ll never forget!

Author: Report Date: August 4, 2022 Explore Hells Canyon or the Salmon river on a Fishing excursion you’ll never forget! These guided tours combine great fishing with unmatched scenery, untamed whitewater and knowledgeable guides for the trip of a lifetime. Call us today to book your tour :...

Salmon River Sturgeon

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Trout fishing has been good in some portions of the Imnaha River

Author: Report Date: July 14, 2022 Trout fishing has been good in some portions of the Imnaha River. Bass have been caught in the lower river, and bass fishing will be an option for anglers on the lower Imnaha throughout the rest of the summer. The Chinook...

Fishing has been good using dry flies such as caddis flies, small stoneflies and Mayflies

Author: Report Date: July 8, 2022 Flows in the upper stretch of the river right below the dam are good as water is being drawn out for irrigation. Fishing has been good using dry flies such as caddis flies, small stoneflies and Mayflies. Drifting nymphs under...

The Bruneau River has dropped rapidly and is now very fishable

Author: Report Date: July 8, 2022 The Bruneau River has dropped rapidly and is now very fishable. Fish are hitting both dries and nymphs. With the poor snowpack and the unusually warm dry spring and beginning to summer, anglers should take advantage of early summer conditions...

Fishing pressure for Chinook salmon picked up over the weekend

Author: Report Date: July 6, 2022 Trout fishing may be good during periods of moderated flows. When the water temperature increases, bass fishing may be good in the lower portions of the river. The Chinook fishery on the Imnaha River will close on Sunday, July 10.