Score.FishSilver Bow
2026-09-11GOOD
Cooler temperatures have been good for fishing. Flows saw a brief bump from rain but have returned to normal levels. Smaller patterns overall are recommended as fish have seen many flies this season.
View original report ↗Prichard to Cataldo
North Fork Coeur d'Alene River Fishing Report
As of September 11, 2026, the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River is fishing Fair (7.8/10): flows are 82 cfs, Mahogany Duns activity, reported by 1 shop.
Last updated
Medium confidence1 source · freshest data 1d ago
Reports indicate good conditions. flow at 83 cfs.
Conditions are holding steady since the previous update.
Pristine panhandle freestone. Dry fly paradise for westslope cutthroat.
westslope cutthroat trout · rainbow trout · bull trout
7.8
Current North Fork Coeur d'Alene River fishing conditions
A quick view of the latest report, gauge, hatch, and fly data available for this water. Missing observations are left unreported rather than estimated.
- Fishing outlook
- Fair · 7.8/10
- Current flow
- 82 cfs
- Water temperature
- Not reported
- Water clarity
- Not reported
Hatches & recommended flies
Current reports mention Mahogany Duns, October Caddis, Caddis. Recommended flies include October Caddis, Blue Wing Olive, Mahogany Dun, hopper.
Access, closures & regulations
Recent reports mention Prichard to Cataldo.
Access and seasonal rules can change. Check current regulations and closures with Idaho Fish and Game ↗
North Fork Coeur d'Alene River location
47.7061, -115.9792
Flow Data
Current Flow
82cfs
9/10/20269/11/2026
81.5 cfs98.9 cfs
Signal Breakdown
Overall Signal
7.8Fair
River Flow
8.7
Shop Reports
6.7
Report Agreement
8.8
Recommended Flies
October CaddisBlue Wing OliveMahogany Dunhopperbeetleanthoppersants
What's Hatching
| Insect | Stage | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Mahogany Duns | dun | — |
| October Caddis | adult | — |
| Caddis | adult | — |
| Pseudo Baetis | — | — |
| Mahogany Dun | dun | — |
| BWO | dun | midday |
| Ants | adult | — |
| Hoppers | adult | — |
| Ants/Beetles | adult | — |
| PMD | dun | — |
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Recent Reports
Silver Bow
2026-09-10GOOD
Cooler temps and cloud cover have improved conditions, and a small flow bump from recent rain has been a positive. Fall hatches are beginning to appear and terrestrial fishing remains reliable throughout the day.
Mahogany DunOctober CaddisBWOhopperbeetleant
View original report ↗Silver Bow
2026-09-09GOOD
Cooler temps and cloud cover have improved conditions, and fall hatches are beginning to emerge. Terrestrial fishing remains productive and flows received a slight bump from recent rain.
Mahogany DunOctober CaddisBWOhopperbeetleant
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Silver Bow
2026-09-08GOOD
Cooler temps and cloud cover have improved conditions, and fall hatches are beginning to appear. Terrestrial fishing remains productive and midday is becoming prime time for bug activity.
Mahogany DunOctober CaddisBWOhopperbeetleant
View original report ↗Silver Bow
2026-09-07GOOD
Cooler temps and cloud cover have improved conditions, with flows bumped slightly by recent rain. Fall hatches are beginning to appear and terrestrial fishing remains productive.
View original report ↗Silver Bow
2026-09-06GOOD
Cooler temps and cloud cover have improved conditions, with fall hatches beginning to appear. Flows bumped slightly from recent rain, which is a positive sign, and fishing is worthwhile all day with midday becoming prime for hatches.
Mahogany DunOctober CaddisBWOhopperbeetleant
View original report ↗Silver Bow
2026-09-05GOOD
Cooler temps and cloud cover have improved conditions, and fall hatches are beginning to appear. Flows bumped slightly from recent rain, which has been beneficial for fishing.
Mahogany DunsOctober CaddisBWOhoppersbeetlesants
View original report ↗Silver Bow
2026-09-04GOOD
Cooler temps and cloud cover have improved conditions, and fish are responding well. Fall hatches are beginning to appear alongside reliable terrestrial fishing.
Mahogany DunOctober CaddisBWOhopperbeetleant
View original report ↗Silver Bow
2026-09-03FAIR
Dog days of summer with low flows and warm water temps keeping fish less active. Crowds expected to thin as kids return to school, making the system a decent option with small terrestrials and caddis.
View original report ↗Silver Bow
2026-09-02FAIR
Dog days of summer with low flows and warm water temps keeping fish less active. Crowds expected to thin as kids return to school, making the river a more viable option soon.
small terrestrialscaddis patternsPMD patternsmahogany dun patterns
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