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Snake River

River fishing  Idaho · 07:55 - 18:24

Snake River is a river in Idaho. The main target species are Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike and Striped Bass.

Prime 88% The bite right now
Top bet: Rainbow Trout Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
44°
Thu
86%
54°
Best day
Fri
86%
53°
Sat
83%
49°
Sun
79%
40°
Mon
76%
39°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
54°F
Air temp
31°F
Wind
8 mph
Pressure
30.11 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
79.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:10–09:10 Dusk 17:09–19:09

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 98% lit
Major period 01:15–03:15 Major period 13:15–15:15 Minor period 17:49–19:19 Minor period 09:10–10:40

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

06:00
31°
07:00
32°
08:00
33°
09:00
34°
10:00
37°
11:00
39°
12:00
41°
13:00
44°
14:00
45°
15:00
46°
16:00
45°
17:00
42°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
88%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
86%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
86%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
85%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
84%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
84%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Striped Bass, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass and Muskellunge.

Rainbow Trout fishing is usually best around Apr-May, 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 spinner for rainbow trout, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for rainbow trout at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange and red for rainbow trout.
Lure Spinner for rainbow trout: Small spinner.
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 Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Striped Bass, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Brook Trout and Walleye.

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?

Rainbow Trout is generally most active around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Snake River right now?

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