As of July 28, 2026, the South Fork Boise River is fishing Great (8.0/10): flows are 205 cfs, Pink Albert activity, reported by 1 shop.
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Reports indicate good conditions. flow at 209 cfs.
Mountain tailwater with trophy potential. Barbless-only above Neal Bridge.
Current Flow
205cfs
| Insect | Stage | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Albert | adult | afternoon |
| Caddis | adult | evening |
| Salmon Fly | adult | — |
| Cicada | adult | — |
| Salmonfly | adult | — |
| Stonefly | — | — |
| PMD | — | — |
| Baetis | — | — |
Silver Creek Outfitters
Flows remain high at 1500-1570 CFS making drifting the best option with limited wade access along the roadside. Pink Alberts are hatching in the afternoon and caddis are thick in the evening.
Silver Creek Outfitters
Salmon flies are done but big foam bugs with a dropper are still effective when floating the banks. Pink Alberts, Caddis, and nymphing the riffles and seams are all productive for trout and whitefish.
Silver Creek Outfitters
Salmonflies are finished but big foam bugs with a dropper are still effective for working banks while floating; Pink Alberts have begun and Caddis remain active in the evenings. Nymphing riffles and seams is productive for both trout and whitefish.
Silver Creek Outfitters
Best fished from a drift boat at current flows of 1600 CFS. Salmon Flies are on the way out with Pink Alberts and Caddis now being the primary hatches.
Silver Creek Outfitters
The South Fork is best fished from a drift boat at 1600 CFS. Salmon Flies have made an appearance and should return when the weather warms, with caddis in the evening and a few cicadas also present.
Silver Creek Outfitters
Flows are ideal for drift boat anglers but wading opportunities are limited. Trout are picky and smaller flies worked in riffles and seams are most productive; the Salmonfly hatch is just starting and caddis can be prolific in the evenings.
Silver Creek Outfitters
Flows near 1,600 CFS are ideal for floating but limit wade fishing access. Fishing has been decent with large stonefly patterns and streamers, with an active Salmonfly hatch on lower reaches and prolific evening caddis.
Silver Creek Outfitters
Flows have stabilized at around 1510-1600 CFS and fishing has been fair with large stonefly patterns and streamers. Watch for the Salmon Fly hatch as summer heat returns.
Silver Creek Outfitters
Flows at 1,810 CFS are good for drift boats but limit wade fishing. Fishing is typically slow until the Salmon Fly hatch in mid to late June, though caddis are hatching in the evening and nymphing with large stones should be decent.
Silver Creek Outfitters
Currently at 1570 cfs, which is good for drift boats but limits wade fishing. Fishing is typically slow until the Salmon fly hatch in mid to late June, though caddis are already hatching in the evening and nymphing with large stones should be decent.
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