Spokane River, Washington

Hatches

Caddis
Terrestrials

The Fishing

Cool weather has helped on the local rivers this week. We are in the depths of the dog days of summer though so fishing is tougher than what you see in June and July. Mornings and evenings are still the best. If you are nymphing this time of the year you can expect to pick up more whitefish than you would other times of the year. Chubby and droppers will still work, hoppers can find some fish. Hatches are sparse but there is always a caddis or two around. Caddis pupa, attractor, or perdigons will work for droppers or nymph rigs, a rubber leg stone works all year. Faster / oxygenated water is key to more success during the summer. Tubers will be out on the hot days. The Spokane River is always a good option during the summer thanks to the aquifer helping it stay cool.

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

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

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

Hatches

Terrestrials

The Fishing

Cooler temps have helped this week on the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene, that being said the river levels are still very low so the fish are in the obvious deeper pools. It's going to be like this until the fall when we get some more rain and cool weather.

- Mornings are best
- Inner tubers during the heat of the day
- Check water temps, above 68 give 'em a break (noon it was already this warm!)
- Hoppers, ants, beetles, caddis, attractors
- Chernobyls or hoppers with a dropper
- Water is low, sight fishing in pools can be fun
- Don't expect epic fishing... that was in the spring, but fish can be caught and fun had still.

Current Flow

Prichard = 78.0 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Prichard

Cataldo = 349 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Cataldo

St. Joe River, Idaho

Hatches

Terrestrials

The Fishing

The story of the week is cooler temps have helped the fishing in most places like the St. Joe River. We do have some warm weather headed our way again but hopefully it doesn't last long. Most of the reports from the St. Joe River have been decent, even during the hot weather. During the hot days mornings will be best, please watch water temps, once they are 68+ give the trout a break plus the fishing generally gets slow at those levels. Terrestrials and attractors working, chubby / dropper combos, nymphing faster riffle boulder gardens / slots can be effective during the summer. Still good fishing!

Current Flow

Red Ives = 89.6 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Red Ives

Calder = 436 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Calder

Miscellaneous

The Fishing

Same deal this week!

The North Fork of the Clearwater / Kelly Creek is always an option this time of the year. They have been fishing alright, mornings are best. Hoopper / droppers, caddis, fishing riffle water and boulder gardens is best.

Bass fishing has been worthy in the lakes around the area. Fish are predominately in deeper water or shaded areas. Think of targeting docks with deep water access, weed lines, overhanging cover and drop offs.

Stillwater trout fishing this time of year is typically tough with fish moving to deeper water and not feeding as much throughout the day. When I’m heading to a lake this time of year, bass, carp and panfish are going to be the target species.

Carp fishing is a good option in the central part of the state. Banks Lake, Snake River and Columbia river are all good fisheries throughout the summertime.

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 - 546 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Troy

Snake River at Anatone - 14000 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Anatone

Clearwater River at Spalding - 13000 ft³/sec
Prediction Flow - Spalding