Idaho Fishing Reports ยท Clearwater Region
The Selway River is a wild, clear river with catch-and-release westslope cutthroat, from Selway Falls down to Lowell.
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Selway River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Water is low and cold, and fishing is slow.
Plan on July through September.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Selway Falls to Lowell, bring: Stimulator #10-14, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, Parachute Adams #14-16, Zebra Midge #18-22, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20, 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.
Selway River details
| Access | Selway River Road from Lowell to Selway Falls. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,500 to 2,000 ft |
| Nearest town | Lowell, Idaho |
| Best season | July through September |
| Fish | Westslope cutthroat and bull trout |
| Regulations | Catch-and-release for cutthroat. 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 tippet |
| Camping | Forest Service campgrounds along the Selway River Road |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Gravel road. No services above Lowell. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Snow.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Dry flies.
Fall
Low water.
How to get there
From Lowell, take the Selway River Road upstream.