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 1/02/2025

Snake Below American Falls Reservoir:

Flows out of the dam are sitting around 282CFS and the reservoir is sitting at 55%. Clarity is fantastic and the fishing has been solid as well. Warm afternoons have kept the midge activity up along with water temps. Fishing zebra midges, caddis larva, scuds/sow bugs in size 14-18 has been the ticket. Balanced leeches, worms, and rubber legs are still great lead fly options. 

South Fork Snake River :

Flows out of the dam are sitting around 921CFS and the reservoir is at 52%. Water is low and cold. Get your nymphing set up out and look for deeper pools and similar holding water. Small midge, beatis, and other attractor style nymphs should do the trick.

Henrys Fork:

Full blown winter up there. Haven't had to many reports as of late. Mac inn is always an easy stretch to fish this time of year and pick up a few. Nymph fishing will be the ticket.

Portneuf: 

Upper River has been fishing fairly well. Most folks are using shallow nymph rigs. Small beatis, midge, frenchies, and scuds have been producing fish. Small streamer stripped slow can also do the trick.

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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