Idaho Fishing Reports ยท Central Region
Near Carey, the Little Wood River winds through sagebrush and farmland with rainbows and browns, and few anglers.
Looking for the latest Little Wood 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 Little Wood River.
Current flows
Wind forecast
Little Wood River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Flows are low and the river is quiet.
Small nymphs and streamers in the deeper holes.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Carey, bring: Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-18, Woolly Bugger #6-8, Hopper #10-12, Parachute Adams #16-18, Zebra Midge #18-22, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Little Wood River details
| Access | Public access near Carey and below Little Wood Reservoir. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 4,800 to 5,200 ft |
| Nearest town | Carey, Idaho |
| Best season | Summer and fall |
| Fish | Rainbow and brown trout |
| Regulations | 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 | Little Wood Reservoir campground |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Lots of private land. Use public access sites. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Low and cold.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Hoppers and caddis.
Fall
BWOs.
How to get there
From Carey, take the Little Wood River road north.