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With so many rivers coming into shape this week, it is going to be hard to keep track of all the great fishing. Buckle up and get ready to make tough but fun decisions.
Silver Creek is coming to life again with the sun. The Damselflies are out, the Callibaetis is ramping up. The Baetis and Green Drakes are putting on a show for those that happen into them. Baby Hoppers have become abundant, with Ants and Beetles remaining important flies. Hotter days will push the fishing toward morning and evening, but the Damsels and Hoppers will keep all-day action a reality.
The Big Wood, although high and moving, is producing fish. This is a leave-the-dog-at-home, wear-your-wader-belt-tight fishery right now. Be careful! Anglers can find great areas to fish despite the volume of water—just use caution. Royal Stimulators are a favorite this time of the season. They are great fished alone, or drop a nymph underneath. Epoxy Back Green Drake Nymphs and Prince Nymphs are excellent choices.
The lower Lost River is running high and the fishing is spotty. If you go, be prepared to poke around from access to access looking for fishable water. If you find some spots, try Red Copper Johns fished deep. The upper Lost, as always, will follow the action on the Big Wood a week or two later than the Wood. There are places to poke around, and hopefully by the weekend there will be more. The Lost River system is one that may need just a bit more time to show its true colors.
The South Fork of the Boise is fishing well. Caddis can be found all up and down the river, with fish sipping them here and there. Salmon Flies are on the lower portions of the river and Cicadas are chirping in the trees and fish are eating these big flies, too. It’s mostly boating water right now, and with the big bugs out, this is the best way to cover water and fish them!
The Salmon River is fishing well with a plethora of Stoneflies and Salmon Flies. It is also best fished from a boat, but there are some nice spots to bank fish and wade fish.
No matter where you go this week, please use caution around the high flows. Fish with a friend and fish close together.
Happy fishing and happy Fourth of July, everyone!