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Snake River

River fishing  Idaho · 06:23 - 19:07

Snake River is a river in Idaho. Most people come here for Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout and Muskellunge.

Prime 83% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
85°
Sun
85%
70°
Best day
Mon
81%
72°
Tue
83%
76°
Wed
83%
85°
Thu
81%
87°

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.)
66°F
Air temp
60°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
29.88 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:38–07:38 Dusk 17:52–19:52

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

Feeding times today

New moon 0% lit
Major period 12:01–14:01 Major period 00:01–02:01 Minor period 06:08–07:38 Minor period 18:23–19:53

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
60°
08:00
64°
09:00
69°
10:00
71°
11:00
73°
12:00
76°
13:00
78°
14:00
79°
15:00
80°
16:00
80°
17:00
80°
18:00
79°

Likely catch now (14 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
83%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
76%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
75%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
75%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
74%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
71%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike.

For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

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 soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Colour Clear water and good light: try brown, crawfish and natural tones for smallmouth bass.
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?

The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Brown Trout and Striped Bass.

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?

Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Snake River right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 19%.