Silver Creek is flowing at 127 CFS and continues to offer productive, yet technical, dry-fly opportunities. Tricos are the star of the show in the early morning and are often mixed with small BWOs. As the day warms up, look for Callibaetis, Damsels, and Hoppers. Do not forget beetles and ants as well. Good fishing can be had during the last couple of hours of daylight, with a mix of Caddis, Callibaetis, and BWOs.
The Lower Lost River is at 384 CFS. While flows are still a little high for wading in many sections, anglers willing to fish deep are finding success. Deep nymph rigs are producing, especially paired with PMDs, Hopper, and Cranefly imitations.
The Upper Lost River is running at 123 CFS and fishing well. Dry-dropper rigs are working well, but don’t be afraid to go full dry when you see surface activity. Chubby Chernobyls, Purple Haze, Stonefly, and Hopper patterns are all in play. Small attractor dries are effective when fish get fussy. This is a great time to explore the Copper Basin area—keep moving, cover water, and target structure and edges.
The Big Wood River is flowing at 174 CFS near Hailey, with very comfortable wet-wading conditions existing on the entire river. Fish are tucked into faster riffles, seams, and pocket water. Hopper-dropper rigs are a great option right now, with fish taking both the dry and the nymph. There are morning Tricos scattered throughout the river system, along with a few odd PMDs here and there.
The Salmon River is flowing at 570 CFS downstream of the Yankee Fork confluence and continues to offer excellent action for both float and walk-wade anglers. Yellow Sallies, Golden Stones, and Caddis are still active, and Spruce Moths are beginning to make a splash—literally. Hopper patterns are also drawing attention, especially in the afternoons.
The South Fork Boise River is running at 1,610 CFS ideal—for floating. Hopper patterns near the banks are getting solid eats, and Caddis and Pink Alberts continue to bring fish up in slower seams and back eddies, particularly in the evenings. Bring a selection of dries and nymphs and be ready to adjust as the day unfolds.
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