Boise River Fly Fishing Report

The Boise River in town is in excellent fishing shape (low water & light traffic). It’s mostly a nymph game this time of year but there is plenty of open water to explore. Your most productive runs are likely between Barber Park and the university campus.

We've been on the river a few times since the last report and we've been picking up some surprisingly decent wild fish (not just the white death).

Look for the diamond-chop type nervous water where faster riffles dump into deeper troughs. These transition points are the perfect spots to find lurking bows, browns and whitefish.

You’ll want to find places in the river that provide good structure, moderate depth, and a steady source of food. Put those things together and you’re bound to find some fish.

With things warming up, don't be surprised to find a few fish up on BWOs and Midges. It may be few and far between, but it's certainly a possibility.

If things are quiet up top, your best option is to get down and dirty with the nymph rig. If you need a refresher, check out our article, “Nymph Rigs Explained” to brush up on skills.

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