Snake River Fishing Reports & Conditions
Looking to do some fishing while you're in Eastern Idaho? We've got all the information you need.
Conditions / Gear (Updated 4/22/18)
Water flow: 18,000 cfs @ Irwin and 17,700 cfs @ Heise
Visibility: 45 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 36 Degrees F
Water condition: Stained
Best time of day to fish: Spring prime time periods are from 10 am to about 4pm.
Best stretch: Water is high and cold - let things settle down a bit
Best access point: Dam, Husky, Irwin, Spring Creek Bridge, Conant, Cottonwood, Heise, Byinton, Twin Bridges, Lorenzo
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Water is high and cold - let things settle down a bit
Fish species: Cutthroat, Rainbow, and Brown trout
Fishing season: Year Round (Prime: May 15 - November 1)
Nearest airport: Jackson Hole, WY (45 mins.) / Idaho Falls, ID (1.5 hours)/ SLC, UT (4 hours)
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 4X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 6 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Class V Sink Tip Fly Line
