Sun Valley Fishing Report - December 21, 2016

Cloud cover, snowy days and low pressure should add up to some really, really good winter fishing this week! With the recent cold spell, the fish were most likely shutting down, and saving energy. With the coming low pressure we can expect the fish to become active as the rivers begin to wake up with hatches and baitfish activity.

Silver Creek remains open to all catch and release fishing from the Highway 20 Bridge – downstream to the Picabo Bridge. This area has been seeing a lot of ice flows lately, but this could open up some this week, making for great Streamer activity.

The Big Wood River is a gem of a fishery in the winter time and the current weather conditions could prompt some of the first big Midge hatches of the season. This is especially true when the snow is falling. Nymphing is also going to be productive under the clouds.

Our favorite winter flies include Griffith’s Gnats and Tie-Down Midges on the surface. Coffies’s Sparkle Minnow for a streamer and your nymphs should include Copper Johns, Red or Black Zebra Nymphs and Prince Nymphs.

There are great opportunities to fish some farther away fisheries this week, as the weather should be mild enough for great fishing and travel shouldn’t be too tough, unless the snow predictions are higher than forecast. In any event you will find great fishing on the Lost River the South Fork of the Boise and the Big Wood below Magic Reservoir.

If you travel to fish, be sure you have the essentials like water, extra food, extra dry clothes, charged cell phone batteries, a full tank of gas and it’s always a good idea to travel with a sleeping bag and some extra blankets, no matter where you go in the winter! Most importantly – Tell someone where you are going, and go there! If you change your plan, tell someone!

If you are a waterfowl hunter, the migration is in full swing down here on Silver Creek. Despite subzero temps, a lot of ducks are still in the valley ad should be very active with the snow falling this week. Finally, if you are in town for the holidays and enjoy wing shooting, we still have days available for both guided Duck, Goose and Pheasant hunts! We also have a store full of last minute Christmas gifts for the hunter or angler in your family!

Happy Fishing Everyone!

Wing Shooting Update/Special for October

Hello Friends,

We hope you are enjoying a spectacular fall!

Here at Picabo Angler we are watching the leaves turn brilliant colors along with the spawning Brown Trout. We are also well into our Pheasant and Chukar seasons and have had one great hunt after another. The weather has been perfect and our reviews continue to be glowing. If you want to enjoy this incredible opportunity with us, now is the time!

For the rest of October we will be running a special upland hunting offer. Join us the rest of this month and you will get 2 free Chukar in the field for every 6 Pheasants you hunt and we will get your day started off right with a free Latte! Lunch is already included in your day’s hunt, so grab your shotgun, some blaze orange and come on down to Picabo for an excellent day afield. To book your day, please call John or Nick at 208.788.3536.

Waterfowl hunters, we are currently taking bookings for both water and field hunts over decoys. Once the northern birds arrive (and they are beginning to trickle in already) we can expect quite a bit of action over these migratory birds. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hunt waterfowl without heading all the way to the Snake River.

We can put you or yours in field blinds, and prepare you to see and target close working Ducks and Geese. The excitement level in these moments will burn into your memory forever. So don’t miss this exciting hunting adventure!

Currently we are hunting ducks in small ponds – A perfect hunt for youth, young retrievers, and anyone who wants a relaxed hunt in comfort.

For pricing and more details please see our pricing guide on this website. Click the wing shooting tab and then scroll to waterfowl and click! Our guides are incredibly excited to take you into the field!

Kind Regards,

John Huber