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Trip brief · South Fork of the Boise River

How to go fish the South Fork of the Boise River

The months we list for the South Fork of the Boise River are May, June, July, August, September, October. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for August.

August

Reading the gauge…

Flies to tie — August

We hold no hatch chart for August on this river, so there is no fly list to publish here. Browse the fly library.

Access

  • Anderson Ranch Dam

    43.350, -115.467parking

  • Danskin Bridge

    43.383, -115.533parking

  • Neal Bridge

    43.400, -115.617parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Check Idaho Fish and Game for current regulations. Bull trout are catch-and-release only. Specific gear restrictions may apply on sections near the dam.

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 South Fork of the Boise River page →