How to go fish the Crow Creek

The months we list for the Crow Creek are July, August, September. October is outside that window, so this brief is written for July, the next month we list.

July

Reading the gauge…

Flies to tie — July

Caddis#14-18
Elk Hair Caddis
Pale Morning Dun#16-18
PMD Sparkle Dun
Ant (Terrestrial)#14-16
Foam Ant

Access

Crow Creek near Fairview (USGS 13025500)
42.675, -111.008parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Idaho fishing license required on the Idaho reach. Wyoming fishing license required on the Wyoming reach. IDFG Fishing Planner (2025-2027) lists no Crow Creek-specific special rule beyond regional daily limits. Wyoming Area 1 stream creel applies on the Wyoming bank: three trout, no more than one over 16 inches, no more than one cutthroat over 12 inches. Verify current IDFG and WGFD rules. Live baitfish prohibited in Wyoming Area 1.

Pack list

A current state fishing licence
Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
Net, nippers, forceps
Floatant and desiccant
Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
Water, sun cover, polarised glasses

Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.

Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Crow Creek page →