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Updated February 2nd, 2011

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Boise Weather Forecast, ID (83714)

Arrowrock Reservoir
All of the ramps are open but the road is marginal but passable. There is still ice trying to form but you can still find areas to fish. Anglers have been catching trout from shore using worms and Pautske Fire Corn. Pink and yellow are favorite colors. Some nice fish were also being caught from boats trolling a week or more ago, but bait fishing has been the best.

Big Wood River
The river is in good condition but snow is making access more difficult. Midges and various nymphs will still catch fish as long as the flow stay stable.

Boise River
The river flows have settled back down to near normal flows for this time of year at around 275 cfs. This flow is still good for wading and fishing later in the day when the best bug hatches are coming off. Look for trout to be holding along the seams and entries into the deeper runs and pools while the whitefish will be up in the riffles. Spinners, bait, and flies will catch trout and flies like Prince nymphs will work to catch whitefish. There may still be a few steelhead remaining in the river. They can be caught on spinners, bait and flies.

Cascade Reservoir
Ice fishing is still hit and miss for some anglers but others have been finding fish. Successful anglers are catching some nice sized trout and big perch near Poison Creek and the Boulder Creek area along with the usual hot spots near Sugarloaf. Before you head out call for the latest information at Tackle Tom's, (208) 382-4367.

C.J. Strike Reservoir
Trout fishing from shore has still been on and off but anglers are still catching fish from time to time at Cottonwood and around the dam. Even folks below the dam are catching a few trout and perch but it's not been very predictable. Boat anglers have gone out but the wind has not been kind so they're not having much luck either. There is still some ice in the coves through the Narrows and up into parts of the Bruneau Arm.

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Horsethief Reservoir
Anglers are still catching fish but the road may still not be completely plowed. Fishing should still be good until either the weather goes bad or spring returns.

Little Camas Reservoir
Haven't heard any more rumors, so maybe there wasn't anything to them. Then again maybe poor access has kept folks away. Either way, it's a long way to go for a maybe? So go prepared.

Local Ponds
Wilson ponds and drain are a great place to catch fish throughout the winter. The ponds are all open and are often stocked in the winter months. Don't overlook Indian Creek as well. Check the regulations for each pond and the creek before fishing.

Magic Reservoir
There is still some open water, thin ice and a lot of snow (some of it melted) so reports have been sketchy and conditions haven't been ideal. Given recent weather call before you head out for the latest information at West Magic Resort, 208-487-2571.

Malad River
This is a great little winter fishery for smaller trout. Wade fishing is a little more difficult when the banks are covered with ice or snow, but most of the access areas are in fair condition. Take some dry flies, you will be surprised how well these fish will take them.

Owyhee River
The river flows are still running around 50 cfs. There is ice but there is still some open water available to fish. The road in the canyon might be slick so be careful. Look for Midges to be coming off, mostly in the afternoons.

South Fork of the Boise River
The road down into the canyon is still not in the best condition and can be treacherous after a snow and rain mix so be very careful. Flows are still running around 300cfs. The fish are mostly active in the afternoon when the bulk of the Midge hatches are coming off. Watch for feeding fish then try a dry fly with a nymph dropper. Both rainbows and whitefish can be taken on nymphs.

Our fishing reports locations vary each week, but if there is a new lake, stream or river you would like to see on our fishing reports, let us know. For more Fishing information in the Southwestern Region of Idaho and throughout the state, e-mail us at: askus@idfishnhunt.com

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Trout & Warmwater (bass, crappie, perch, catfish, bluegill, etc.) Fishing Report

Southwestern Idaho Fishing Report
Updated Weekly by Idaho fish 'n' hunt's* aStore & - - - - - - - - - - - -*