Silver Creek Fishing Report

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These observations do not support one combined outlook. Read the station measurements and reports by reach below.

Legendary spring creek near Sun Valley. Ultra-technical sight fishing to selective trout.

rainbow trout · brown trout

Current Silver Creek 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
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Flow & temperature
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Water clarity
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Access, closures & regulations

Recent reports mention Kilpatrick Bridge area; east-side Preserve access closed, Kilpatrick Bridge area and Preserve (east side access closed for construction through January 4th), Kilpatrick Bridge access closed; east-side Preserve access closed through January 4th.

Access and seasonal rules can change. Check current regulations and closures with Idaho Fish and Game ↗

Reference location for this water. Individual reports and gauges may describe other locations; this is not a verified access point.

Silver Creek location

43.3234, -114.1084

Gauge observations

Observations from the last 48 hours. Each measurement and chart describes its named station.

USGS 13150430

Latest flow
96.6 cfs
USGS 13150430
Latest water temperature
44.4°F
USGS 13150430
10/25/202610/27/2026
94.9 cfs96.6 cfs

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Recent reports by reach

Locations come from the source report. A gauge reference does not establish where every fishing observation was made. Hatches and fly recommendations belong to their individual report.

Kilpatrick Bridge area; east-side Preserve access closed

Silver Creek Outfitters

2026-10-14GOOD

Cooler weather has hatches occurring later in the day, with Baetis as the primary food source and possible Mahogany Duns and October Caddis. Fish prefer Mahoganies and October Caddis when present; terrestrials and dry-dropper nymphing also effective.

Reported location: Kilpatrick Bridge area; east-side Preserve access closed

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: Baetis, Baetis, Baetis, Mahogany Dun, October Caddis.

Mahogany DunBaetis #20-24TerrestrialsZebra Midge blackZebra Midge redZebra Midge olivePheasant Tail #16-20Streamers
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Kilpatrick Bridge area and Preserve (east side access closed for construction through January 4th)

Silver Creek Outfitters

2026-10-06GOOD

Cool weather this weekend will concentrate feeding and bug activity with hatches of Baetis, Mahogany duns, October caddis, and midges expected in a short afternoon window. Fish feed aggressively when bugs are present; nymphing is also effective.

Reported location: Kilpatrick Bridge area and Preserve (east side access closed for construction through January 4th)

Hatches in this report: Baetis, Mahogany Dun, October Caddis, Midge.

Mahogany DunsBaetis #20-24Callibaetis #16Callibaetis #18Zebra Midge blackZebra Midge redZebra Midge oliveSmall Pheasant TailsStreamersTerrestrials
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Kilpatrick Bridge access closed; east-side Preserve access closed through January 4th

Silver Creek Outfitters

2026-09-29GOOD

Fall Baetis and Mahogany Dun hatches are the main attraction between 10am and 2pm. Pre-spawn browns are aggressive and may chase streamers, though fish on redds should be left alone. Note: Kilpatrick Bridge and east-side Preserve access is closed through January 4th for construction.

Reported location: Kilpatrick Bridge access closed; east-side Preserve access closed through January 4th

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: Baetis, Mahogany Dun, October Caddis, Callibaetis.

Mahogany DunsBaetis #20-24Callibaetis #16-18Zebra Midge blackZebra Midge redZebra Midge oliveSmall Pheasant TailsStreamers
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Kilpatrick Bridge area closed for construction through January 4th; access from east side of Preserve also closed

Silver Creek Outfitters

2026-09-28GOOD

Fall Baetis and Mahogany dun hatches are the main attraction, occurring between 10am and 2pm. Pre-spawn browns are aggressive and may chase streamers, though fish on redds should be avoided.

Reported location: Kilpatrick Bridge area closed for construction through January 4th; access from east side of Preserve also closed

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: Baetis, Mahogany Dun, Callibaetis, October Caddis.

Mahogany DunsBaetis #20-24Callibaetis #16Callibaetis #18Zebra Midge blackZebra Midge redZebra Midge oliveSmall Pheasant TailsStreamers
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Kilpatrick Bridge / Preserve east side closed for construction

Silver Creek Outfitters

2026-09-23GOOD

Fall conditions with browns prepping to spawn; late morning hatches of Tricos, Baetis, Callibaetis, Mahogany Duns, and October Caddis are active with timing dependent on temperature. Terrestrials effective when wind picks up; note partial access closure due to bridge construction through January 4th.

Reported location: Kilpatrick Bridge / Preserve east side closed for construction

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: Tricos, Baetis, Callibaetis, Mahogany Dun, October Caddis.

Baetis #20-24Callibaetis #16Callibaetis #18TricosDamselsZebra Midge blackZebra Midge redZebra Midge oliveSmall Pheasant TailsStreamers
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Kilpatrick Bridge / Preserve east-side access closed

Silver Creek Outfitters

2026-09-16GOOD

Cool mornings with mid-day through afternoon hatch activity picking up; Callibaetis, Mahogany Duns, Baetis, and October Caddis expected. Note: Kilpatrick Bridge and east-side Preserve access closed for construction through January 4th with multiple access restrictions in effect.

Reported location: Kilpatrick Bridge / Preserve east-side access closed

Hatches in this report: Callibaetis, Mahogany Dun, Baetis, October Caddis.

Baetis 20-24Callibaetis 16-18TricosDamselsTerrestrialsZebra Midge blackZebra Midge redZebra Midge oliveSmall Pheasant TailsStreamers
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Slough and lower S-curves noted; Kilpatrick Bridge east-side access closed for construction

Silver Creek Outfitters

2026-09-08GOOD

Fall-like weather with pods of fish still findable during late morning dry fly windows. Callibaetis are ramping up in the afternoon, especially in the slough and lower S-curves.

Reported location: Slough and lower S-curves noted; Kilpatrick Bridge east-side access closed for construction

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: Tricos, Baetis, Callibaetis.

Baetis #20-24Callibaetis #16Callibaetis #18TricosDamselsTerrestrialsZebra Midge blackZebra Midge redZebra Midge oliveSmall Pheasant TailsStreamers
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Kilpatrick Bridge / Preserve east side access closed for construction through January 4th

Silver Creek Outfitters

2026-09-01GOOD

Cooler weather and possible rain expected, with short windows of dry fly fishing in the mornings and Callibaetis ramping up in the afternoons. Pods of fish still findable; wind can trigger terrestrial fishing opportunities.

Reported location: Kilpatrick Bridge / Preserve east side access closed for construction through January 4th

Hatches in this report: Tricos, Baetis, Callibaetis.

Baetis 20-24Callibaetis 16-18TricosDamselsTerrestrialsZebra Midge blackZebra Midge redZebra Midge oliveSmall Pheasant TailsStreamers
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Reach not specified

Silver Creek Outfitters

2026-08-25GOOD

Cooler weather is expected to improve conditions after summer doldrums. Hatches are shifting to late morning Baetis and afternoon Callibaetis, with terrestrials also working well.

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: Tricos, Baetis, Callibaetis, Callibaetis.

Baetis 20-24Callibaetis 16Callibaetis 14TricosDamselsZebra Midge blackZebra Midge redZebra Midge oliveSmall Pheasant TailsStreamers
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Kilpatrick Bridge / Preserve east side access

Silver Creek Outfitters

2026-08-18GOOD

Baetis are the main hatch attraction, with Tricos still present in the morning and Callibaetis duns and spinners possible in the afternoon. Terrestrials are also effective in the afternoon when winds pick up. Note: Kilpatrick Bridge and east side Preserve access will be closed starting Aug. 24th through January 4th for construction and dredging.

Reported location: Kilpatrick Bridge / Preserve east side access

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: Trico, Baetis, Callibaetis, Callibaetis.

Baetis 20-24Callibaetis 16Callibaetis 14TricosDamselsTerrestrialsZebra Midge blackZebra Midge redZebra Midge oliveSmall Pheasant TailsStreamers
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