Southeast Idaho Fishing Report

In-Depth Fishing Report for The Snake River, Henry's Fork, South Fork of the Snake, Portneuf River as well as surrounding lakes and still waters of Southeast Idaho

Date 2/25/2025

Snake Below American Falls Reservoir:

Flows out of the dam are sitting around 300CFS and the reservoir is sitting at 80%. Looking like we have a few more weeks of low flow before we start to see an increase. Water clarity is hit and miss with warmer days and wind. Bigger point flies such as rubber legs, worms, and leeches paired with midge, sow bugs, and caddis larva have been solid. Streamers are starting to pick up more fish with water temp bumps. Don't forget your egg box either.

South Fork Snake River :

Flows out of the dam are sitting around 912CFS and the reservoir is at 65%. Water is still low and clarity is great. Same winter program of fishing pools with smaller nymphs and slinging streamers on your warmer days.

Henrys Fork:

Still winter up there but lower river has been fishing. Small midge and beatis nymphs have been the ticket. Rubber legs and eggs paired could be solid as well. 

Portneuf: 

Upper River has been solid. Starting to get a little color but the streamer bite has been solid. Olives, blacks, and browns in mid sized (#4-#6) are the ticket. 

Bear River below Oneida:

The bear below Oneida and a black canyon have been solid. Streamers in brown/yellow and olive/white have been crushing fish. Great nymph fishing as well if you want to watcha bobber. Trees are in full color in the canyon as well!

Still waters & Lakes:

 Most of our southern lakes have locked up and have 8-10" of ice. Warm afternoon temps have created some slush.

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