234 S 5th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201
Snake River Fly in Pocatello stands at the gateway to southeastern Idaho's surprisingly rich fly fishing landscape. The Snake River Plain radiates outward from the city in every direction, offering anglers a range of options from the tailwater stretches of the upper Snake to the wild cutthroat water of the Portneuf River drainage and the technical spring-fed creeks that characterize this volcanic plateau. The shop serves as a critical resource for locals and traveling anglers alike, maintaining close relationships with the water and offering candid, current reports on conditions across the region.
The staff at Snake River Fly runs guided wading and float trips for the American Falls Reservoir tailwater, the Blackfoot River, and selected stretches of the Snake River that hold populations of large rainbow and brown trout in water that rarely receives the attention it deserves. The fly selection is calibrated to the specific hatches of southeastern Idaho — Baetis and Pale Morning Duns in spring, PMDs and caddis through summer, and large streamers for the fall brown trout season when the biggest fish come off the bottom. The gear inventory covers all the essentials with particular emphasis on practical, guide-tested equipment suited to the region's wading conditions and weather.
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish
Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout
Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish
Rainbow Trout, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, Steelhead
Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout, Rainbow Trout
“Great local shop that takes southeastern Idaho seriously. The staff gave me a thorough rundown on the Blackfoot River — access points, current flows, which patterns were producing. Fished it the next morning and had a stellar day on cutthroat. These guys know their water and they're genuinely happy to share it.”
“Stopped in before a trip to the American Falls tailwater and the intel was spot-on. Guide was knowledgeable and set up a perfect rig for the conditions. Caught more trout than I expected on a cold April morning. The shop itself has a solid selection of gear and the staff clearly love what they do.”
“Solid fly shop for this part of Idaho. They carry the brands that matter and the staff knows the local waters well. Got helpful advice on the upper Snake that saved me a lot of guesswork. Good stop before a trip into the region.”
