What flies are hatching on the Silver Creek right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Silver Creek?

The Silver Creek is running at 103 CFS at the Near Picabo gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Silver Creek fishable today?

Yes — Silver Creek is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 103 CFS at the Near Picabo gauge.

Silver Creek Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Silver Creek — Near Picabo

Fishable

103CFS

Discharge

6.73ft

Gauge Height

47.1°F

Water Temp

Updated 58 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

25.19 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

39°FClear sky

Wind 3 mph25.19 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

🌦️

Drizzle

48° / 40°

0.01"

Tomorrow

🌫️

Foggy

43° / 33°

Tue

☁️

Overcast

46° / 33°

Wed

☁️

Overcast

52° / 38°

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.

8.6

Time of Day

Using: 103 CFS · 47.1°F · BWOs continue early month

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Silver Creek conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Silver Creek · November · Late Fall

Full calendar →

🟢 Active now at 47.1°F water

MidgeBlue-Winged Olive

Select month

JanDec

BWOs continue early month (size 20-22). Midges. Last fishable month before the seasonal closure. Cold mornings, fewer anglers — late-season Silver Creek devotees only.

Blue-Winged OliveMidge

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Silver Creek

Classic technical spring creek through Picabo Valley managed in part by The Nature Conservancy. Selective rainbow, brown, and brook trout sip Callibaetis, PMDs, Tricos, and midges over flat glassy water. Closed December 1 through Memorial Day weekend.

CallibaetisPale Morning DunTricoMidgeBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

Closed December 1 through Memorial Day weekend. Most stretches are fly-fishing only and catch-and-release with single barbless hooks. Standard Idaho fishing license plus respect for Nature Conservancy access rules and posted boundaries.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Silver Creek with more confidence.