What flies are hatching on the Boise River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Boise River include Midge, Blue-Winged Olive, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Boise River?

The Boise River is running at 235 CFS at the At Glenwood Bridge gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Boise River fishable today?

Boise River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 235 CFS at the At Glenwood Bridge gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Boise River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Boise River — At Glenwood Bridge

Marginal

235CFS

Discharge

3.25ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 32 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

26.88 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

39°FClear sky

Wind 8 mph26.88 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Drizzle

52° / 40°

0.01"

Tomorrow

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Overcast

54° / 34°

Tue

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Overcast

58° / 42°

Wed

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Overcast

57° / 45°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 235 CFS · BWOs on mild afternoons

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Boise River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Boise River · November · Late Fall

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JanDec

BWOs on mild afternoons (size 20-22). Midges dominant. Streamer fishing for spawning browns — RESPECT REDDS. Tailwater stays open and productive while area freestones freeze.

Blue-Winged OliveMidgeStreamer

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About Boise River

Urban tailwater flowing through the heart of Boise below Lucky Peak Dam. Rainbow and brown trout fishery hidden in plain sight along the Greenbelt — a productive, walkable fishery just minutes from downtown.

MidgeBlue-Winged OliveCaddisPale Morning DunHopper

Regulations

Standard Idaho trout regulations apply in the Boise city reach — an urban fishery stocked with rainbow trout below Lucky Peak Dam. Idaho fishing license required. Verify current regs at idfg.idaho.gov before fishing.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Boise River with more confidence.