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Silver Creek Fly Fishing Report - November 1, 2026
SILVER CREEK
ReportNOV 1 — 8, 2026
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Flow
102CFS
SILVER CREEK AT SPORTSMAN ACCESS NR PICABO ID
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Water Temp
47.8°F
Updated 2026-10-31
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Weather
34–47°F
Light Rain
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Clarity
Clear
Check post-storm
Water is running at 102 cfs and 47.8°F — classic late-fall Silver Creek conditions with good clarity and steady flow that concentrates fish in predictable lies. All-day rain today will keep light low and suppress angler pressure, which is great news for anyone willing to get wet.
What's Working — Hot Flies
Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22
#22
Barr's Flashback Emerger - BWO #22
#22
Lil Bit Craven - Dark Olive #22
#22
Juju Baetis Tungsten #22
#22
BWO WD-40 #22
#22
Black Zebra Midge(TBH) #20
#20
Olsen's Peacock Blowtorch Barbless #22 - 24
#22-24
Guides Choice Hare's Ear #18
#18
Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail Jig - Barbless #12
#12
Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Olive #20
#20
Tungsten Jig Bugger - Olive - Barbless #14
#14
Egan's Silver Bullet - Baetis #14
#14
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
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| Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis) | 20-22 | Heavy | 11 AM - 3 PM |
| Midge | 22-24 | Moderate | 9 AM - 12 PM |
| Mahogany Dun | 16-18 | Light | 12 PM - 2 PM |
| October Caddis | 12-14 | Light | 1 PM - 4 PM |
Best Time Window
- 9 AM - 11 AM: Midge activity peaks in the gray morning light — nymph the slower pools and weed margins with small dark patterns before the BWO hatch fires.
- 11 AM - 3 PM: Prime BWO hatch window extended by heavy cloud cover and rain; watch the flat water for rising fish and match with emergers or a parachute dry.
- 3 PM - 5 PM: October Caddis and late Mahogany Dun activity in the riffled sections; swing a soft hackle or CDC caddis through the tail-outs before last light.
Guide's Tip
From the benchToday's all-day rain and overcast skies are your best friend on Silver Creek — low light suppresses fish wariness and extends the BWO hatch well beyond its typical window. Set up well downstream of rising fish and make long, drag-free presentations with 6X or 7X fluorocarbon; Silver Creek's flat, clear water punishes sloppy leaders. Be mindful of spawning browns on visible redds — give those fish a wide berth and focus your attention on the deeper channel bends and weed-edge lies where non-spawning fish are actively feeding. If you're not seeing surface activity, nymph the inside seams at 12–18 inches with a small Baetis or midge pattern under a tight-line or indicator setup.
Main Species
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout
