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Snake River

River fishing  Idaho · 05:31 - 20:14

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

Prime 80% The bite right now
Top bet: Channel Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
70%
76°
Best day
Mon
70%
75°
Tue
68%
82°
Wed
68%
90°
Thu
68%
94°
Fri
68%
97°

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.)
75°F
Air temp
75°F
Wind
3 mph
Pressure
30.0 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:46–06:46 Dusk 18:59–20:59 Night 20:59–04:46

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:00–04:00 Major period 14:00–16:00 Minor period 20:34–22:04 Minor period 07:57–09:27

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

08:00
75°
09:00
78°
10:00
81°
11:00
83°
12:00
85°
13:00
87°
14:00
88°
15:00
89°
16:00
87°
17:00
84°
18:00
81°
19:00
78°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
80%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
34%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
28%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
24%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
23%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
13%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

Channel Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, 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 ledger bait for channel catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for channel catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Ledger bait for channel catfish: Stinkbait on the bottom.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural scent bait, scent over colour for channel 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 Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Bluegill, Black Crappie and Brown Trout.

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?

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

What is biting at Snake River right now?

Right now Channel Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 84%.