The current flow on Silver Creek is 105 CFS, and anglers are seeing classic dry fly fishing in the mornings and evenings. The Trico and BWO hatches have been the main players on the Creek in the early morning, and as the day warms up, Calliibaetis, Damsels, and terrestrials such as beetles, ants, and small grasshoppers become the focus of dry fly fishing. During the hottest part of the day, when water temperatures rise a bit, fishing has slowed down. Fishing picks up again late; the last hour or two before dark can be productive with BWOs, Callibaetis, and even a few PMDs. Long leaders are the name of the game on the Creek right now. If fish refuse your fly or don’t inspect your offering, try lengthening your leader to 12’ to 15’ before making any fly changes.

The Big Wood River is flowing at 300 CFS in Hailey. The Green Drake hatch is winding down, but a few of the big bugs remain. When fishing the Big Wood in the mornings, look for fish in the slower pools and tailouts. As the day warms up, focus your efforts on faster riffles and runs. Success will come by fishing hopper-dropper rigs, small attractor dries, and Caddis patterns (particularly in the evenings).

On the Lower Lost River, flows are currently high at 470 CFS, so wading can be tricky and caution is advised. However, fishing deep with nymph rigs has been productive. It’s likely that anglers will see hatches of PMDs, Tricos, and Craneflies as well, so be prepared with the right bugs.

The Upper Lost River system is in excellent shape, and fish are responding to attractor dry flies such as Chubby Chernobyls, Purple Haze, PMX, and grasshopper patterns. Covering water and hunting for the surface-feeding cutthroats is the name of the game in Copper Basin.

Floating (and wading) the Salmon River downstream of Stanley remains excellent, with fish eating Yellow Sallies, Golden Stones, Caddis, BWOs, Spruce Moths, hoppers, and your favorite attractor nymphs.

The South Fork Boise River below Anderson Ranch Reservoir remains productive for floating anglers, with hoppers, Pink Alberts, and Caddis, all being effective bugs.

For the latest flow updates, current hatches, tips and tricks, and fly recommendations, stop by the fly shop. Our team is happy to help you gear up and get on the water with confidence and success.

Happy Fishing Everyone!