Score.FishSilver Bow
2026-07-27FAIR
Low flows with picky fish and minimal hatches. Best fishing is early morning; upper reaches have very limited fishable water due to low volume, with focus around Prichard Devils Elbow area.
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North Fork Coeur d'Alene River
As of July 27, 2026, the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River is fishing Fair (7.3/10): flows are 82 cfs, Caddis activity, reported by 1 shop.
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Medium confidence1 source · freshest data Today
Reports indicate fair conditions. flow at 84 cfs.
Pristine panhandle freestone. Dry fly paradise for westslope cutthroat.
westslope cutthroat trout · rainbow trout · bull trout
7.3
Flow Data
Current Flow
82cfs
7/26/20267/28/2026
80.3 cfs86.1 cfs
Signal Breakdown
Overall Signal
7.3Fair
River Flow
8.8
Shop Reports
5.0
Report Agreement
10.0
Recommended Flies
small attractor nymphssmall streamer patternsmall low profile dry fliescaddissmaller emergersantsbeetlesbeetle dropper
What's Hatching
| Insect | Stage | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Caddis | — | — |
| Ants | adult | — |
| Beetles | adult | — |
| Hoppers | adult | — |
| Ants/Beetles | adult | — |
| Ants / Beetles | adult | — |
Recent Reports
Silver Bow
2026-07-26FAIR
Low flows and picky fish define mid-summer conditions on the North Fork. Focus efforts around the Prichard Devils Elbow area; upper reaches have limited fishable water due to low volume.
View original report ↗Silver Bow
2026-07-25FAIR
Low flows and picky fish define current conditions. Early morning is most productive; upper reaches have limited fishable water due to low volume, with the Prichard Devils Elbow area being the recommended focus.
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2026-07-24FAIR
Low flows and picky fish define mid-summer conditions on the North Fork CDA. Early morning outings are most productive; water temps approaching 68°F signal time to stop fishing for the day.
small attractor nymphssmall streamer patternsmall low profile dry flies
View original report ↗Silver Bow
2026-07-23FAIR
Low flows and picky fish define mid-summer conditions on the North Fork. Best fishing is early morning; upper reaches have limited fishable water due to low volume, with the Prichard Devils Elbow area being the recommended focus.
View original report ↗Silver Bow
2026-07-22FAIR
The North Fork Coeur d'Alene River is in full summertime mode with low, skinny water, sparse hatches, and slow-ish fishing. Mornings are best; anglers should watch water temps and consider stopping if temps approach 68-70°F.
View original report ↗Silver Bow
2026-07-21FAIR
The North Fork Coeur d'Alene River is in full summertime mode with low, skinny water, sparse hatches, and slow fishing. Mornings are best; anglers should watch water temps and consider stopping when temps approach 68-70°F.
View original report ↗Silver Bow
2026-07-20FAIR
The North Fork Coeur d'Alene River is in full summertime mode with low water, sparse hatches, and slow-ish fishing. Mornings are best; anglers should watch water temps and consider stopping when temps approach 68-70°F.
View original report ↗Silver Bow
2026-07-19FAIR
The North Fork Coeur d'Alene River is in full summertime low-water mode with sparse hatches and slow fishing. Mornings are best; anglers should monitor water temps and consider stopping if temps reach 68-70°F.
View original report ↗Silver Bow
2026-07-18FAIR
The North Fork Coeur d'Alene River is in full summertime low-water mode with slow fishing and sparse hatches. Mornings are best; anglers should watch water temps and consider stopping if they approach 68-70°F.
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