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Snake River

River fishing  Idaho · 05:35 - 20:14

Snake River is a river in Idaho. Anglers here fish mainly for Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish and Walleye.

Prime 81% The bite right now
Top bet: Flathead Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
76°
Best day
Mon
74%
75°
Tue
74%
82°
Wed
74%
91°
Thu
74%
94°
Fri
74%
96°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
74°F
Air temp
69°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
29.96 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 18:59–20:59 Night 20:59–04:50

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:02–04:02 Major period 14:02–16:02 Minor period 20:35–22:05 Minor period 07:59–09:29

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

07:00
69°
08:00
73°
09:00
76°
10:00
79°
11:00
82°
12:00
84°
13:00
86°
14:00
88°
15:00
89°
16:00
89°
17:00
88°
18:00
83°

Likely catch now (14 species)

Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
81%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
78%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
33%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
27%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.

Flathead Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a deadbait for flathead catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for flathead catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Deadbait for flathead catfish: Live or whole baitfish.
Colour Clear water and good light: try live bait, colour secondary for flathead catfish.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

About this water

The Snake River is a major river in the interior Pacific Northwest region of the United States. About 1,080 miles (1,740 km) long, it is the largest tributary of the Columbia River, which is the largest North American river that empties into the Pacific Ocean. Beginning in Yellowstone National Park, western Wyoming, it flows across the arid Snake River Plain of southern Idaho, the rugged Hells Canyon on the borders of Idaho, Oregon and Washington, and finally the rolling Palouse Hills of southeast Washington. It joins the Columbia River just downstream from the Tri-Cities, Washington, in the southern Columbia Basin.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Snake River?

Popular catches here include Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Snake River?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Snake River?

Flathead Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Snake River right now?

Right now Flathead Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 50%.