Updated: May 11, 2008

Note: The South Fork of the Boise, Big Wood, and Silver Creek are currently closed to all fishing but will re-open on May 24th.

(246 cfs) Fishing on the Owyhee has been great. There are a multitude of hatches coming off right now. We're seeing caddis, midges, baetis and a few callibaetis starting to show up. The caddis are small (about #18) with a dark grey or black body and a light wing. Fish an appropriately colored Elk Hair Caddis or X-Caddis. Sparkle pupa are working well just prior to the hatch. Try them in grey or olive colors. When the fish are midging, emergent patterns seem to be the best choice. Try black or grey patterns in #22 & #20. The baetis are a little bigger than the ones we saw in March and April. Fish patterns that are a little more grey than usual, in sizes #18 & #20. The callibaetis are just starting and we're not seeing them every day, but, the hatch should strengthen over the next couple weeks. Parachute patterns or hackle stackers in sizes #14 & #16 should work great.

(862 cfs) If the flows would just stabilize a bit the fishing would be fine (#@&*)... As it is, the flows are jumping and dropping about 200 cfs every couple of days. The fishing is tough but not impossible. Try bead-head nymphs (PTs, Princes, Hair's Ears, Copper Johns) in #12-#18. Put some lead on your leader and get the flies on the bottom long enough and you're bound to find a couple fish.

The Res. is the hot spot right now. Both Billy Shaw and Mountain View are fishing great. Fish size is not fantastic, but people are catching LOTS of fish in the 16" to 18", with a few fish over 20". Flies that are working the best are; Sheep Creek Specials, Mohair Leeches, Halloween Buggers, Cary Specials, Stayner Duch Tails, Zug Bugs and Duck Valley Chironomids.