Spokane River, Washington

Hatches

Caddis

The Fishing

The Spokane River is on repeat for now... good dry / dropper fishing, some caddis action, swinging soft hackles, euro, etc. Good fishing as usual right now. Mid-day will be slowest with warmer temps, mornings and evenings best. The Spokane always fishes well late into the evening during the summer. River levels are low for this time of the year so wade fishing is no problem. Caddis are still hatching but not nearly as intense as they were a few weeks back. A x-caddis, elk hair, or something similar can be good late evening. Chubbies of course also finding fish, caddis pupa droppers always an option all summer.

If you are interested in fishing the Spokane River with one of our guides give Bo a shout at the shop, 509.924.9998

Current Flow

2320 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Lower River / Post Falls

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

Hatches

Yellow sallies
Golden stones
PMDs
Caddis
Ants

The Fishing

The North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River is hanging in there and still a decent option while it's not peak anymore. Water is low so getting around is no problem. Maybe start dropping your tippet size down, smaller flies can help, mix in some terrestrials like ants and beetles, hoppers soon. Bugs will be present, but hatches will be light. Mornings are definitely best, maybe in the noon-ish hour. Hot days the afternoons will be slow and expect to have the inner tuber hatch ramp up as we approach the 4th of July, in particular the lower river. Still worth poking around though before the heat of summer really sets in.

Current Flow

Prichard = 149 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Prichard

Cataldo = 687 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Cataldo

St. Joe River, Idaho

Hatches

Golden stones
Caddis
PMDs
Yellow sallies

The Fishing

Is the St. Joe River fishing good? Yes, the answer is always YES this time of the year and pretty much all summer. We are in peak awesomeness on the Joe and have been. Hatches are still present and will be unless the heat sticks around too much. You typically will see some caddis, yellow sallies, golden stones, and pmd's, maybe a few drakes still but probably not. Good wade fishing, still good floating (it is getting lower though for June). Dry / dropper combos yes of course, especially in the morning, single dries... why not?, soft hackles, small streamers... yes, yes, yes. GO FISHING.

Current Flow

Red Ives = 247 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Red Ives

Calder = 1080 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Calder

Miscellaneous

The Fishing

Hot week for lake fishing, no reports locally. Fishing deeper and fighting / releasing fish will be important. Fishing lakes higher in elevation that are cooler are a better choice.

Hoodoo Pass is open to access the North Fork of the Clearwater. This is the latest from the North Fork Ranger Dist regarding road conditions in the area from their Facebook Page:

Steelhead Rivers

The Fishing

Want to try something different? Smallmouth fishing on the Lower Grand Ronde is exceptional this month. Smolt colored streamers, craw patterns, sparkle minnows, really whatever you want to throw will work. I always make a point of getting down here at least once in May, it’s not uncommon to have a triple digit day of smallie fishing when conditions are prime.

Current Flows

Grande Ronde River at Troy - 1770 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Troy

Snake River at Anatone - 28300 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Anatone

Clearwater River at Spalding - 8850 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Spalding