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Snake River

River fishing  Idaho · 06:22 - 19:05

Snake River is a river in Idaho. Most people come here for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and White Bass.

Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
89°
Best day
Sun
85%
76°
Mon
81%
72°
Tue
83%
78°
Wed
83%
84°
Thu
83%
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.)
67°F
Air temp
63°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
29.88 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:37–07:37 Day 07:37–17:50 Dusk 17:50–19:50

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

Feeding times today

New moon 0% lit
Major period 11:59–13:59 Major period 23:59–01:59 Minor period 06:07–07:37 Minor period 18:22–19:52

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
63°
08:00
68°
09:00
71°
10:00
74°
11:00
76°
12:00
78°
13:00
81°
14:00
83°
15:00
84°
16:00
85°
17:00
85°
18:00
83°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
60%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
58%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
53%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
53%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
52%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout and Muskellunge.

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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?

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brown Trout and Northern Pike.

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?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Snake River right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 16%.