2009

Synopsis As we head toward September, the regional fishing continues to be very good. Caddis and a variety of mayflies are present on the Big Wood in relatively strong numbers, the Trico spinner fall and associated insect activity highlights the action on Silver Creek and the Big Lost River level has continued to drop. Those who travel "over the hill"…

Synopsis As summertime in the Rockies slowly drifts toward fall, fishing in the Wood River Valley region offers some great opportunities. With fly-fishing reaching its summer peak, there is something for every angler, even if you prefer bouncing large terrestrials off the bank on stout tippet or downstream drifting tiny mayflies into the jaws of risers. The inconsistency of our…

Synopsis Don't let the forecast fool you; our upcoming erratic weather is great news for valley anglers. Our typical August, full of hot lazy days, will temporarily be replaced by mid-afternoon cloud cover and thunder storms which means prolonged hatches extending into the middle of the day. As a reminder, please use caution if in the presence of thunderheads a…

Synopsis With cooler than normal temperatures expected for the next week, valley anglers can expect to see fishing conditions improve on most of the local waterways. Tricos and Pink Alberts are in full swing and grasshoppers are very abundant this summer due to the tall streamside vegetation. Another byproduct of a wet spring is an abundant mosquito population, so wherever…

Synopsis With the majority of our rivers on fire right now, the toughest decision awaiting valley anglers is where to go have a great day of fishing. The valley temperatures are expected to rise over the next few days so expect the optimal fishing to move towards the mornings and evenings. Big Wood River The Big Wood has really picked…

Synopsis With warmer temperature and less precipitation it is starting to look like most of our rivers are shaping up just in time for the big weekend. Freestone streams like the upper Big Lost and the Big Wood are just days away from safe fishing levels. Big Wood River The Wood has dropped over 350cfs in the past week and…

Synopsis For now, the rain has passed. The forecast calls for sun and mild weather for the foreseeable future and, as a result, most of our freestone streams should drop and clear. The recent change in weather has had some unpredictable effects on the local hatches. Last night, a few lucky anglers were able to catch a great Brown Drake…

Synopsis The recent rains that have plagued the Wood River Valley will likely continue through the weekend. Rains have extended the seasonal runoff on our freestone streams, so Silver Creek and The South Fork of the Boise are probably the best options for anglers. The good news is that all of our regional watersheds are now over the 100% annual…

Synopsis The Drakes are popping on Silver Creek and the Big Wood River is dropping and clearing fast. According to recent forecasts, the weather will likely stay cool and overcast through the weekend, helping to drop river levels and ignite periodic daytime hatches. Big Wood River The Big Wood has been dropping and clearing rapidly over the past five days.…

Synopsis With last week's increased temperatures and stormy conditions, most of the local rivers are still running too high for fishing. Silver Creek and the South Fork of the Boise remain the only fishable rivers in our area. It will still take a couple of weeks to melt all the high mountain snow and get the other rivers running clear.…