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Salmon River Fly Fishing Report - November 1, 2026
SALMON RIVER
ReportNOV 1 — 8, 2026
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Flow
1190CFS
SALMON RIVER AT SALMON ID
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Water Temp
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Updated 2026-10-31
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Weather
31–52°F
Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
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Clarity
Clear
Check post-storm
Flow is running at 1,190 CFS with a gauge height of 2.4 ft — a fishable, slightly dropping level that has fish holding in deeper holes and current seams. Expect rain and patchy fog through Sunday with temps topping out near 48°F, keeping fish active and comfortable in the water column.
What's Working — Hot Flies
Egan's Poacher - Olive #12
#12
Egan's Poacher - Black #12
#12
Tungsten Pat's Rubber Legs - Tan & Brown #6
#6
Olsen's Straggle Stone Brown Barbless #12
#12
Juju Baetis Tungsten #22
#22
Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22
#22
Barr's Flashback Emerger - BWO #22
#22
Black Zebra Midge(TBH) #20
#20
Slush Egg Apricot - 14 #14
#14
Wiggly Worm (TBH) #8
#8
Egan's Frenchie #12
#12
Coffey's CH Sparkle Minnow Sculpin #6
#6
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
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| Midges | 20-22 | Moderate | 11 AM - 2 PM |
| Blue-Winged Olives (Baetis) | 20-22 | Heavy | 10 AM - 3 PM |
| Caddis | 16-18 | Light | 2 PM - 5 PM |
| Stoneflies | 12-14 | Light | 9 AM - 12 PM |
Best Time Window
- 8 AM - 10 AM: Pre-hatch nymphing through deep holes and boulder fields with heavy stoneflies and egg patterns before fog lifts.
- 10 AM - 2 PM: Prime BWO hatch window — work slower runs and inside seams with emergers and parachute dries as midday temps peak near 48°F.
- 3 PM - 5 PM: Swing streamers and Poachers through tailouts and current seams as light fades and steelhead move into shallower feeding lies.
Guide's Tip
From the benchWith rain and fog blanketing the river through Sunday, fish will be active and less wary — use this to your advantage by working the deeper slots and current seams where steelhead stack at 1,190 CFS. Lead with a heavy stonefly or rubber legs to get down fast, and follow the drift through the full length of each run before moving. During the midday BWO window (10 AM to 2 PM), keep an eye on slower inside seams for rising fish and be ready to switch to a size 22 emerger or parachute pattern. Monday's clearing skies and fog-free afternoon will be your best shot at consistent action — plan to be on the water early.
Main Species
Steelhead
Chinook Salmon
Westslope Cutthroat Trout
