Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
42
Chad Allen's Tip of the Week
Boise River (In-Town) Flows have dropped down to 587 cfs making the river very fishable! Now is the time to get heavy on the nymphs and cover water with streamers, October caddis are also starting show up, as well as crane flies. South Fork Boise Tailwater River has dropped to 304 cfs, very wade-able, try October caddis, crane flies, and other attractor nymph patter
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
Tight Lines5-Day Outlook as of 9/25/25
South Fork Boise Tailwater Keep and eye on flows as they have dropped to 304 cfs, but with precipitation in the forecast flows could come back up!
Techniques & Tips as of 9/25/25
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 |
Bead Head Soft Hackle Hare's Ear Nymph | black | 16-20 |
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