South Fork of the Boise Fishing Report
River Conditions
- Current Stream Flows
- Area Weather
- South Fork Map
- South Fork Video Fishing Journal & Article from July 11, 2010
- South Fork Video Fishing Journal (Flav Preview) 8/20
Flows are down on the South Fork of the Boise and the fishing's been fantastic in recent days. We hit the river earlier in the week and had a great afternoon of easy wading, a steady hatch, and consistent heads up on top. That said, it wasn't an easy day. Fishing in the lower water was definitely more manageable but it also proved to be somewhat of a trade off.
As is typical of lower flows, conditions are becoming a bit more 'technical'. Observation, patience, stealth, and matching the hatch (and stages of the hatch) have always been key factors to success on the river, but now so more than ever.
At 600 CFS, fish have a little more time to examine your fly. That said, you'll need to manage the presentation and be more efficient with casting. Flogging the water is the quickest way to clear out a run this time of year. Slow down and make your casts count. A little patience and consciousness will pay off -- especially in more pressured runs.
With the consistencies in flow throughout the week, look for fish to spread out into new holding water. The days of bucking current are long past, so inside banks wont be as concentrated or productive this time of year. You'll still find fish inside, but they'll also be spread out a little more throughout the system.
Look for Pink Cahills, Flavs, Hoppers, PMDs, and a few Caddis to produce this time of year. Our best patterns have been...
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