Silver Creek The Creek is open from Hwy 20 bridge west of Picabo downstream year-round. Upstream of this bridge will reopen Memorial Day weekend. Spring temps have been fluctuating with some days getting up to 65-70 degrees. The snowpack runoff is finished. Midges and a few BWO’s have been hatching and it’s possible to find rising trout.
Big Wood River The river is now closed and will reopen to fishing Memorial Day weekend.
Big Lost River The lower river is fishing well with a few BWO hatches. Water levels are around 100 cfs for easy wading. Spring snowmelt runoff is happening above the reservoir, so finding clear water can be problematic.
Mackay Reservoir The reservoir is filling up with the incoming snowmelt runoff. It is now at 56 feet. We are expecting it to fill completely this spring early summer. The Big Lost River is starting to run high and dirty. This can color up the north end of the reservoir making fishing difficult. It won’t last forever, so be patient and wait for the runoff to subside. Mid May is usually the peak runoff period.
