Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
63°
Water Temp:
42
Chad Allen's Tip of the Week
Run off has started, South Fork and Boise In-Town are too high to safely fish
Directions open in app
Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
Tight Lines5-Day Outlook as of 4/22/24
South Fork closes April 1st-Memorial weekend. Boise River in town is now unsafe to fish due to high flows
Techniques & Tips as of 4/22/24
South Fork closes April 1st-Memorial weekend. Boise River in town is now unsafe to fish due to high flows
Local Species Available Year Round
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Rainbow Trout
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Bull Trout
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Brown Trout
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Whitefish
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Sucker fish
Chad Allen's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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CDC Caddis | Olive/Gray | 16-18 |
Tunghead Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail | N/A | 16-18 |
Gee's Supafly Stone Dry | Salmon | 8-12 |
CDC Emerging Caddis | N/A | 8-12 |
Zebra Midges | Black | 16-20 |
Pheasant Tails | Brown | 16-20 |
Splitsville Caddis | Natural | 8-14 |
Hot Head Euro Pheasant Tail | Olive/Brown/black | 16-18 |
FB Hares Ear | Tan | 16-20 |
Cheech Leech | Red/Blk | 4 |
Chad Allen's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line