Idaho
Big Wood River at Hailey
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Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
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Current Readings
- Flow
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 13139510 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
53°F
Feels like
48°F
Wind
7 mph NW
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 11:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 2 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 6 AM
Clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 10 AM
Clear
Temp 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 2 PM
Clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Sat 6 PM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 10 PM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 47°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 76°F / Low 52°F
Chance 36%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 21 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Showers
High 59°F / Low 48°F
Chance 72%
Precip 0.26 in
Max gust 20 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Big Wood River at Hailey, Idaho. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 13139510 via the accepted air-derived river-trout path. Live 00010 is historical only (ends 2014) and is not treated as live temperature.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Big Wood River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
The Big Wood at Hailey is the Wood River Valley trout reach at Hailey. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 13139510 (live discharge and stage) using the accepted air-derived river-trout path. Stale 00010 is not live temperature. Distinct from Stanton Crossing, Magic Reservoir, and Silver Creek at Picabo. Native cutthroat, where present, are not a selector ID. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only; no qualified destination Hatch calendar.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
IDFG Magic Valley special rules apply on the Big Wood. USGS 13139510 Hailey. Native cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii, including Yellowstone and westslope forms where IDFG manages them) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. They are described in overview and regulation caution only. Distinct from Silver Creek (13150430) and Stanton Crossing (13140800).
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
IDFG Magic Valley special rules apply on the Big Wood. USGS 13139510 Hailey. Native cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii, including Yellowstone and westslope forms where IDFG manages them) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. They are described in overview and regulation caution only. Distinct from Silver Creek (13150430) and Stanton Crossing (13140800).
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Freestone trout river through the Wood River Valley at Hailey, upstream of Magic Reservoir and distinct from Silver Creek.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by IDFG Fishing Planner and Wood River Valley public access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point, not a launch pin. Private land is common; use posted public access.
Stocking information
IDFG manages the Big Wood as a trout fishery with section-specific special rules. Confirm any current official stocking separately.
Official sources
IDFG Magic Valley 2025-2027 special rules for the Big Wood vary by highway-bridge section, including seasonal closures before Memorial Day weekend and gear/limit differences. Do not copy one section onto another. This ID is not Silver Creek and is not Stanton Crossing 13140800. Confirm the current IDFG map for the exact reach.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Blaine, Idaho
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Blaine
Management Category
Wild trout river
Regulation Scope
Big Wood River at Hailey
Regulation Summary
Big Wood at Hailey: IDFG Magic Valley Big Wood special-rule sections. Confirm current 2025-2027 Fishing Seasons & Rules.
Target Species
brown-trout, rainbow-trout
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