Fly fishing · ID · Sun Valley / Picabo · Blue Ribbon

Silver Creek: hatch chart + live conditions

Spring creek near Hemingway's Sun Valley. Crystal clear, spring-fed water with massive, selective trout. TNC Preserve section open to permit holders. PMD and trico hatches dominate. Ultra-technical presentation required.

Current conditions: Checking USGS… USGS site 13150430

Top 3 dry flies for September

1
Parachute Adams fly pattern
Size 14-20 · dry
Matches active hatch: blue wing olive.
2
Blue Wing Olive (Comparadun) fly pattern
Size 18-22 · dry
Matches active hatch: blue wing olive.
3
Trico Spinner fly pattern
Size 20-24 · dry
Matches active hatch: trico.

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12-month hatch chart

Month blue wing olive caddis green drake pale morning dun terrestrial trico
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Frequently asked

What are the best months to fish the Silver Creek?

Best months: June, July, August, September.

What flies hatch on the Silver Creek in September?

Active hatches this month: blue wing olive, pale morning dun, trico.

What species are in the Silver Creek?

Primary: rainbow trout, brown trout. Spring creek near Hemingway's Sun Valley. Crystal clear, spring-fed water with massive, selective trout. TNC Preserve section open to permit holders. PMD and trico hatches dominate. Ultra-technical presentation required.

Are there special fishing regulations on the Silver Creek?

No special-regulation section is listed here, so standard Idaho trout regulations apply. Check ID F&G before fishing.

How do I check live water conditions on the Silver Creek?

The live USGS reading is shown at the top of this page (site 13150430). It refreshes hourly.

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