Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
42
Chad Allen's Tip of the Week
Boise River (In-Town) Flows have dropped down to 1,000cfs making the river more fishable. Still on the higher side for summer time flows, but streamer fishing and heavy nymphs would be a great way to hit the local river South Fork Boise Tailwater Closed till Memorial Weekend
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
Tight Lines5-Day Outlook as of 5/14/25
South Fork Boise Tailwater Closed till Memorial Weekend Keep and eye on flows as they have dropped to 1,000cfs, but with precipitation in the forecast flows could come back up!
Techniques & Tips as of 5/14/25
Streamer fishing for the local in-town fishery would be a great way to cover water
Local Species Available Year Round
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Rainbow Trout
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Brown Trout
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Whitefish
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Pike Minnow
Chad Allen's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Tungsten Nemec Stone Nymph | brown | 8-12 |
Tunghead Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail | N/A | 16-18 |
Hawkins' Hat Trick | olive | 8-12 |
I Can See It Midge Fly | black | 18-22 |
Zebra Midges | Black | 16-20 |
Pheasant Tails | Brown | 16-20 |
Midge | black | 18-22 |
Higa's S.O.S. | black | 18-22 |
FB Hares Ear | Tan | 16-20 |
Cheech Leech | Red/Blk | 4 |
Tungsten Nemec Stone Nymph
Reach the deepest lies with this tungsten stonefly nymph.
2.99
Item #9R8R
Chad Allen's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line