Last Updated on Monday, 13 June 2011 11:25
Wednesday, 10 June 2009 19:54
June 12, 2011
There are conflicting reports coming from the South Fork Boise River. Some are saying the river is dropping and down enough to put in a boat while others are saying the river is still up in the 3000 cfs range which is still to high to fish successfully. I believe the river will be dropping soon as soon as this weekend. The best thing to do if you want to know the real scoop is to wait until around Wed. and check the cfs at that time. If the river is going to drop I would recommend that you wait until the fish get used to the drop in water levels and then make a trip. If you want to go to the SF Boise real bad you might as well drive another hour and hit Silver Creek for some Brown Drake action instead.
April 5, 2011
The South Fork is now closed from Anderson Ranch dan down to Neil Bridge. However the current river flow is at 600 cfs and the fishing is open all year from Neal Bridge down to the reservoir. At 600 cfs you can fish that flow with good results.
March 25, 2011
I have been told that the road to the dam will be closed starting April 1st. It will be closed for 90 days due to dam construction. However the fishing has been really good up there lately. Because of the bad weather we've had here lately not a lot of fishing pressure has been on the river lately. Most of the trout will be just below the tailouts and you should be using a double bead head nymph rig to catch both rainbow and white fish. Be sure to have a spare rod set up with midges because when the water warms up during the afternoon on certain sections of the river you will see rising fish. Trouble is you have to figure out if those fish are rainbows or white fish. The river closes at the end of the month so get up there while you still can, it will be worth it!
August 26, 2010
The South Fork Boise River is currently at 600 cfs and will probably drop to 300 cfs soon. Be careful not to plan a trip right when they drop the flow to 300 cfs. You should give the trout at least a week to get comfortable to their new feeding lanes. When the river is at it's Winter flow of 300 cfs the fishing is the best of the year. Dry fly fishing can be incredible with pink alberts, baetis, and caddis on the water right now. Still to come are the flav's and mohogany duns. So the outlook for the South Fork Boise is great. The river is in great shape and the fish will be taking on the surface.
Read more: South Fork Boise River Report
