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Snake River

River fishing  Idaho · 05:32 - 20:15

Snake River is a river in Idaho. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Flathead Catfish.

Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
101°
Best day
Thu
74%
102°
Fri
74%
101°
Sat
74%
102°
Sun
74%
85°
Mon
74%
92°

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.)
76°F
Air temp
72°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
29.85 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:47–06:47 Dusk 19:00–21:00

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 99% lit
Major period 23:06–01:06 Major period 11:06–13:06 Minor period 18:58–20:28 Minor period 03:43–05:13

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
72°
07:00
75°
08:00
79°
09:00
82°
10:00
85°
11:00
89°
12:00
92°
13:00
95°
14:00
98°
15:00
99°
16:00
100°
17:00
99°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
65%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
64%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
62%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
60%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
56%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. 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 float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right 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?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge 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?

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

What is biting at Snake River right now?

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