Idaho Fishing Reports ยท Salmon Region
The Lemhi River winds through ranch land in the Lemhi Valley to the Salmon, with brook trout, cutthroat and rainbows in undercut banks.
Looking for the latest Lemhi River report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Lemhi River.
Current flows
Wind forecast
Lemhi River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Flows are low, and brook trout are colored up.
Small streamers and nymphs along the banks.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Lemhi Valley, bring: Woolly Bugger #6-8, Hopper #8-12, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-16, Zebra Midge #18-22, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Lemhi River details
| Access | Public access sites along State Highway 28. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 4,000 to 5,000 ft |
| Nearest town | Salmon, Idaho |
| Best season | Summer and fall |
| Fish | Brook, cutthroat and rainbow trout |
| Regulations | Salmon and steelhead are protected. Check the Idaho Department of Fish and Game seasons and rules before you go. An Idaho fishing license is required for anglers 14 and older, plus a steelhead or salmon permit where those fish are targeted. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 4X to 5X tippet |
| Camping | Campgrounds near Salmon |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Mostly private land. Use posted public access. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold and quiet.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Hoppers and caddis.
Fall
Browns and brookies on streamers.
How to get there
From Salmon, take State Highway 28 south along the river.