Owyhee River Fish Report

Owyhee River Fishing Report

Owyhee River

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Orvis

by Orvis Company
4-23-2020

Oregon Department of Fish and Game has closed fishing to all non-residents Call our Boise Fly Shop at (208) 939-6065 to find out the latest info on the Owyhee River and to Book a Guided Trip.

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:Three Rivers Ranch

Water flow: 182

Visibility: 30 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 50 Degrees F

Water condition: Stained

Best time of day to fish: Mid Afternoon

Best stretch: Snively Hot Springs up river to the Dam

Best access point: Great Road Access

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

Midges, BWO's, Skwalas

Fish species: Brown trout, rainbow trout

Fishing season: Year Round

Nearest airport: BOI

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line

Best sinking fly line: Coldwater Intermediate

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