General Fishing Report

It’s been pretty mild in the valley (for the dead of winter) but don’t let it fool you. The rivers are flowing ice cold and fish are still a bit lethargic. It’s the time of year when whitefish become the gift that keeps on giving! Nymphing is key on many of our area rivers right now and if that’s the only way to get into fish, it’s best to take what the river gives you.

On the bright side, we’re starting to get over the winter doldrums. January’s in the bag and the word ‘spring’ doesn’t seem as far off in the distance as it did a few short weeks back. If things hold out and the weather cooperates, we could be in for some interesting fishing conditions in the very near future.

March is typically prime-time for BWOs, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see more and more showing up on the Owyhee, the South Fork of the Boise, and the river through town. Likewise, as the temps increase expect to get a better window of Midges. Start thinking about places like the Big Wood and lower Big Lost. Early season fishing can be excellent and it makes for a nice change of pace.

It’s still a bit early for Skwalas but be prepared. Every year they seem to show up out of nowhere. These guys usually roll in around the first part of March so keep an eye out and listen for the toilet-bowl-flush type rises – those aren’t midge rises my friends.

Overall there’s really not much new to report. Just keep on fishing and the good weather (and hatches) will be here before you know it.

Have a great week of fishing!

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