Working now in Idahothe last 14 days

1. 01
   Complex Twist Buggerstreamer

   Explicitly recommended in recent angler reports for the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River, effective for targeting aggressive trout looking for baitfish or leeches in the current conditions.

   North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene Riverfrom 2 reports
   95%
2. 02
   TH Duracell Jignymph

   Recently recommended jig nymph in the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River reports, effective for prospecting deep runs and riffles for trout.

   North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene Riverfrom 1 report
   95%
3. 03
   October Caddis (Dry)dry

   Matches the prominent October Caddis hatch now active on the river, a key fall food source.

   North Fork of the Clearwater Riverfrom 41 reports
   95%
4. 04
   October Caddis (Dry)dry

   Explicitly mentioned in recent reports as a primary fall hatch and food source, targeting aggressive Westslope Cutthroat.

   Middle Fork of the Clearwater Riverfrom 41 reports
   95%
5. 05
   Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

   BWOs are actively hatching in the fall, especially on overcast days, and a Comparadun is an excellent low-profile pattern for selective fish.

   North Fork of the Clearwater Riverfrom 20 reports
   95%
6. 06
   October Caddis (Dry)dry

   Larger October Caddis are actively becoming a factor for Westslope Cutthroat Trout, making this an essential fall pattern.

   Middle Fork of the Salmon Riverfrom 41 reports
   95%
7. 07
   Hopperterrestrial

   Terrestrial activity is at its peak during late July and early August, providing excellent summer dry fly fishing for wild Cutthroat actively looking for surface food.

   Middle Fork of the Salmon Riverfrom 1 report
   95%
8. 08
   October Caddis (Dry)dry

   The highly anticipated October Caddis are also beginning to make their appearance, providing a larger meal for aggressive trout.

   North Fork Payette Riverfrom 41 reports
   95%
9. 09
   October Caddis (Dry)dry

   Recent intelligence signals from early fall (September 5th) indicate aggressive trout taking October Caddis. This hatch is seasonally active in early October on many freestone rivers.

   Bear River (Southeast Idaho)from 41 reports
   95%
10. 10
    Stimulator (Yellow)dry

    A highly effective large attractor, imitating golden stoneflies and terrestrials, ideal for fast pocket water and aggressive summer feeders.

    Middle Fork of the Salmon Riverfrom 0 reports
    95%
11. 11
    Tunghead Hot Spot Pheasant Tail Jignymph

    Explicitly recommended in recent angler reports for the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River, effective for getting down to fish feeding on active mayfly nymphs and providing added movement to trigger strikes.

    North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene Riverfrom 2 reports
    95%
12. 12
    Keller's Heneberry Hopper-Tanterrestrial

    With terrestrial activity peaking, grasshopper imitations are essential for opportunistic trout feeding along grassy banks.

    Middle Fork of the Salmon Riverfrom 0 reports
    90%
13. 13
    Purple Hazedry

    Aggressive Cutthroat Trout are taking early fall attractors, and this is a proven pattern for both Cutthroat and Rainbow Trout.

    Middle Fork of the Salmon Riverfrom 3 reports
    90%
14. 14
    Hopperterrestrial

    Terrestrial activity is high, and recent reports indicate hoppers are working well.

    South Fork Coeur d'Alene Riverfrom 1 report
    90%
15. 15
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

    Recent intelligence signals indicate BWOs are beginning to appear, a low-profile dry fly excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults during fall hatches.

    North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene Riverfrom 20 reports
    90%
16. 16
    Blood Dot Eggegg

    Fall is prime egg season for trout below spawning fish, and this pattern effectively imitates salmon/trout eggs, which are a crucial food source for opportunistic feeders.

    Bear River (Southeast Idaho)from 52 reports
    90%
17. 17
    Schroeder’s Parachute Hopperterrestrial

    Terrestrial fishing remains strong in early fall, with hoppers providing a substantial food source, especially along grassy banks.

    Middle Fork of the Salmon Riverfrom 7 reports
    90%
18. 18
    Chernobyl Antdry

    Terrestrial fishing remains strong and larger patterns are attracting aggressive Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.

    Middle Fork of the Salmon Riverfrom 2 reports
    90%
19. 19
    PMD (Pale Morning Duns)dry

    Pale Morning Dun hatches are actively occurring and mentioned in multiple reports for excellent dry fly activity.

    Middle Fork of the Salmon Riverfrom 24 reports
    90%
20. 20
    Travis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emergeremerger

    Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) are emerging consistently, especially on overcast days, along with sporadic Mahogany Duns, creating technical dry fly and emerger fishing for selective trout.

    North Fork Payette Riverfrom 19 reports
    90%
21. 21
    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadundry

    Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) are emerging consistently, especially on overcast days, along with sporadic Mahogany Duns, creating technical dry fly and emerger fishing for selective trout.

    North Fork Payette Riverfrom 20 reports
    90%
22. 22
    Chubby Chernobyldry

    Directly recommended in recent angler reports as a productive large attractor dry fly for the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River, ideal for 'afternoon shots' or as a lead fly in a dry-dropper rig.

    North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene Riverfrom 1 report
    90%
23. 23
    Mahogany Dundry

    Fall hatches of Mahogany Duns are underway, providing excellent dry fly opportunities for trout keying on adult mayflies.

    North Fork of the Clearwater Riverfrom 13 reports
    90%
24. 24
    Hopperterrestrial

    Terrestrial activity, particularly hoppers, remains a strong food source in early fall, with aggressive Cutthroat taking large terrestrials.

    Middle Fork of the Clearwater Riverfrom 1 report
    90%
25. 25
    Chernobyl Antdry

    A reliable large terrestrial pattern, explicitly mentioned in recent signals as effective in early fall when fish are still looking up for bigger meals.

    Middle Fork of the Clearwater Riverfrom 2 reports
    90%

Ranked by Fly Findr confidence across recommendations issued in the last 14 days. Mentions count approved bite reports for Idaho waters in the same window.