Idaho Fishing Reports ยท Panhandle Region
The Moyie River runs from British Columbia to the Kootenai near Bonners Ferry, a small, clear river with rainbows and cutthroat.
Looking for the latest Moyie 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 Moyie River.
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Moyie River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Water is low and cold.
Small nymphs and attractor dries in the pools.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Eastport, bring: Stimulator #10-14, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, Parachute Adams #14-18, 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.
Moyie River details
| Access | US-2 and forest roads near Eastport and Moyie Springs. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 2,000 to 2,600 ft |
| Nearest town | Bonners Ferry, Idaho |
| Best season | Summer and fall |
| Fish | Rainbow, cutthroat and brook 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 |
| Camping | Meadow Creek Campground |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Small, rocky river. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Snow.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Dries.
Fall
Low water.
How to get there
From Bonners Ferry, take US-2 east toward Moyie Springs.