Spokane River, Washington

Hatches

BWO's
Midges

The Fishing

Not much new happening on the Spokane this week. Our guide Jesse gave us the most recent report, sounds like streamers were still the most productive for him. Flows have come up a fair bit this week, so some of the walk and wade access will be more limited but still a very fishable level. Looks like there’s a warming trend coming next week which should give a good window of opportunity. Just keep an eye on Latah creek levels if you’re planning on fishing the lower river, if there’s a bunch of rain/snowmelt this can muddy up the water. Nymphing and streamer fishing is still the way to go, but I’d keep a couple small dry flies handy at least for the next couple weeks. Rubber leg stones, hot bead nymph patterns or patterns with hot spots (or hot tails) will be best. Small midge pupa, perdigons, and squirmies also in the mix.

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Current Flow

5050 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Lower River / Post Falls

NF CDA - North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hatches

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The Fishing

Not much happening here. Cold temps and snow will make this a less than favorable option until spring. If you are hellbent on going I'd say fishing indicators with a squirmy, pats, rubber leg, something with a hot bead or hot spot, and / or midge pupa will be your best odds. Maybe a streamer on a sink-tip fished slowly. Deeper pools on the lower stretches of the river will be best.

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Current Flow

Prichard = 184 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Prichard

Cataldo = 1060 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Cataldo

St. Joe River, Idaho

Hatches

BWO's
Midges

The Fishing

It was a pretty damn good season on the St. Joe River! Despite a low water year the St. Joe hung in there and continued to be the stellar cutthroat fishery that it is. As we approach late November now and temperatures starting to dip to uncomfortable ranges we are wrapping up the fishing reports for this fishery until sometime around late February or March when it begins to thaw out again. Thanks for checking in weekly and we hope to see you around the shop this winter. We appreciate you supporting our local small business.

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Current Flow

Red Ives = 126 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Red Ives

Calder = 1650 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Calder

Miscellaneous

The Fishing

Fourth of July and Hog Canyon lakes are both options until they freeze over. Mixed review from anglers fishing these the last week, but if you need a stillwater fix with a shot at some nice trout, give it a go. Note: Fourth of July lake is walk-in access only. Water levels are too low for launching any kind of boat that you can’t carry a ¼ mile.

Rocky Ford is still weedy but should be getting better with cold temps. Always worth a shot this time of year. Scuds, midges, small baetis will all play. Toss a streamer around and see if you can’t wrangle one of the pond donkeys.

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Steelhead Rivers

The Fishing

Clearwater, Snake and Grande Ronde are all worth fishing. Swing and bobber tactics are both getting it done. I’d be running sink tips for everything on the swing right now. Larger profile flies, maybe some weighted swing bugs are all appropriate right now. Keep an eye on water levels with rain in the forecast.

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Current Flows

Grande Ronde River at Troy - 1090 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Troy

Snake River at Anatone - 14800 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Anatone

Clearwater River at Spalding - 4690 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Spalding