How to go fish the Tincup Creek

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

July

No USGS gauge is mapped to this river.

Flies to tie — July

Caddis#14-18
Elk Hair Caddis
Grasshopper (Terrestrial)#10-14
Parachute Hopper
Golden Stonefly#10-14
Golden Stone Stimulator

Access

Tincup Campground
43.005, -111.102parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Idaho fishing license required. Tincup Creek: no water-specific special rule listed in the IDFG Fishing Planner (2025-2027) beyond regional daily limits. Verify current Idaho Fish and Game rules before fishing. Stay on public land. Highway 34 right-of-way is not a license to cross private ranch water.

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 Tincup Creek page →