June Fishing Report

"June 16th, 2010

Settling into Summer

by Bryant Dunn

Synopsis

Although our freestones are still high and off color, the chocolate milk waters of the last two weeks is being replaced with clearer water and lower flows. The Big Wood is on the verge of being fishable while the Salmon and Big Lost Rivers have a way to go before they will be ready for angling. Silver Creek is fishing very well with the recent increase in temperature and the commencement of the evening Brown Drake activity. All in all, this summer is shaping up to be an exceptional fishing season!" Click for More

The Big Bug

Brown Drakes on Silver Creek from Bobby F on Vimeo.

When conditions are just right the Brown Drake hatch on Silver Creek is a must see...and fish. The time is now, cross your fingers and head south!

1st Report of the Season

"May 28th, 2010

Opening Day is Here!

by Bryant Dunn

Synopsis

After being closed for 59 days, general trout fishing will open on May 29th and it appears that most local rivers will be fishable. Silver Creek will be low and clear, while the local freestones should be manageable as they flow at relatively low to moderate levels. The South Fork of the Boise is pumping at nearly 1600 cfs which lends it to drift boating while the alpine streams are still being colored by high mountain snow run-off. The Salmon River just might be the sleeper of the week as it continues to drop toward a very fishable level. The weather forecast for opening week looks inclement, although Sunday and Monday do appear to be mostly sunny with a few clouds and warm temperatures. All in all, expect it to be a busy weekend on most waterways."

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The Opener

Opening day on the conservancy 2009

With opening day now less than two weeks away (May 29th) its time to start thinking about tippets, fly line, brown drake patterns and maybe even a new net . Silver Creek Outfitters is excited to begin the fishing season and looks forward to a great summer in 2010!

Summer 2010 Catalog

CATCH ELEVEN

Browse through another great issue! CATCH #11

Ouch!

Silver Creek Outfitter's guide Pete Debaun holds a 34" Salmon River Steelhead caught by Terry Ring. The Salmon River steelhead run is expected to set a record this year.

Silver Creek Outfitter's guide Julie Meissner holds a 33" Steelhead caugh by Don Rau on April 8, 2010. The cold weather has made the fishing more hit and miss the last week or so; however, the record run of fish hasn't discouraged many fishermen.

HERO SHOTS WANTED

Best trophy shot of a 2010 Salmon River Steelhead wins a Silver Creek Outfitters $50 Gift Card! Winner announced via email first week of May. Photos will be posted on our Facebook page as we receive them! Silver Creek Outfitters on Facebook

Big Pete in Africa

While some of us are still skiing on Baldy or chasing steelhead on the Salmon River, Silver Creek Outfitter's guide Pete Debaun is fishing the Nile River. Here is a snap shot of big Pete with Noah Hecht holding a nile perch. Wow!