Idaho Fishing Reports ยท Upper Snake Region
Below Teton Valley, the Teton drops into a deep basalt canyon near the old Teton Dam site, with rainbows and cutthroat and few anglers.
Looking for the latest Teton River Canyon 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 Teton River Canyon.
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Teton River Canyon fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Flows are low, and access in the canyon takes effort.
Nymph the runs and fish streamers along the rock walls.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Teton Canyon, bring: Pat', s Rubber Legs #6-10, Woolly Bugger #6-8, Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-16, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, Hopper #8-12, 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.
Teton River Canyon details
| Access | Steep trails and a few rough roads into the canyon near Newdale. |
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| Elevation | About 5,300 ft |
| Nearest town | Newdale, 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 tippet |
| Camping | Limited. Camp in Teton Valley or St. Anthony. |
| Kids | No. Steep, rough access. |
| Good to know | Remote canyon with rattlesnakes in summer. Tell someone your plans. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Snowed in.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Stoneflies, caddis and hoppers.
Fall
BWOs and streamers.
How to get there
From Rexburg, take State Highway 33 east toward Newdale and the canyon access roads.