Idaho
Silver Creek at Sportsman Access near Picabo
Current River Rating
Fair · 64
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Sunday, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 86.4 CFS
- Gage Height
- 6.66 ft
- Water Temperature
- 58.3 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 8:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 13150430 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
56°F
Feels like
51°F
Wind
6 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 3 AM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 7 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 11 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 3 PM
Clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 7 PM
Clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 11 PM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Mostly clear
High 75°F / Low 45°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 80°F / Low 52°F
Chance 26%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 36 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 61°F / Low 50°F
Chance 57%
Precip 0.06 in
Max gust 27 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
Silver Creek at Sportsman Access near Picabo, Idaho. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 13150430 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Bound to the Blaine County / Picabo reach only.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Silver Creek.
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
Silver Creek at Sportsman Access near Picabo is the Blaine County spring-creek trout reach. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 13150430 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). This identity is not any other Silver Creek in the United States. IDFG Magic Valley special rules are sectioned (mouth to Highway 20; Highway 20 to Grove/Stalker including Nature Conservancy preserve; Kilpatrick Pond; tributaries). Fly-fishing only, catch-and-release, no motors, and seasonal closures apply on defined sections. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only after destination Hatch research; shop charts were examined and did not qualify as H1/H2/H3/R1.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
IDFG Fishing Planner and Magic Valley Silver Creek special rules. USGS 13150430 Sportsman Access near Picabo, Blaine County, Idaho. Not an unrelated Silver Creek.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
IDFG Fishing Planner and Magic Valley Silver Creek special rules. USGS 13150430 Sportsman Access near Picabo, Blaine County, Idaho. Not an unrelated Silver Creek.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
IDFG Fishing Planner lists brook trout among Silver Creek game fish at this Picabo identity.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Spring-creek Silver Creek at Picabo / Sportsman Access in Blaine County, including Nature Conservancy preserve water on mapped sections.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by IDFG Fishing Planner, Sportsman Access, and The Nature Conservancy Silver Creek Preserve. Catalog coordinates are the USGS Sportsman Access point. Float tubes are allowed where boats/rafts are banned; no motors. Confirm current preserve hours and parking.
Stocking information
IDFG describes Silver Creek as a world-class trout stream. Confirm any current official stocking separately; do not invent a calendar.
Official sources
IDFG Magic Valley 2025-2027 Silver Creek map: Section 1 (mouth to Highway 20 near milepost 187.2) open all year, trout limit 2 none between 12 and 16 inches. Section 2 (Highway 20 to Grove/Stalker, excluding Kilpatrick Pond listed separately) — no fishing from rafts or boats (float tubes allowed); closed December 1 through Friday before Memorial Day weekend; Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through November 30 trout catch-and-release, fly-fishing only, no bait, one barbless hook. Kilpatrick Pond has its own April closure and fly-fishing-only catch-and-release. Tributaries inside vs outside the preserve differ. No motors. Bind all facts to Idaho / Blaine County / Picabo. Not an unrelated Silver Creek.
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
Spring-creek trout river
Regulation Scope
Silver Creek at Sportsman Access near Picabo / Blaine County
Regulation Summary
Silver Creek at Picabo: IDFG Magic Valley Silver Creek special-rule map. Confirm current 2025-2027 Fishing Seasons & Rules.
Target Species
brown-trout, rainbow-trout, brook-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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