Silver Creek fishing conditions · Idaho

Now until tomorrow 1 pmRainbow trout

The bite peaks at 74. Water is 47°, inside their 45–68° range, and a solunar period lands on the window.

Right now: 74 for rainbow trout, worth the trip · inside the best windowTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Rainbow trout, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

741 am
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74
744 am
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747 am
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7410 am
74
74
741 pm
74
71
714 pm
71
74
747 pm
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7410 pm
74
74Tue
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744 am
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Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Water: 47°F
Wind: 6 mph
Light: Dark
Sky: Patchy Fog
Air: 41°F
Barometer: Steady
Moon: 100% lit

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Idaho non-tidal regulations for these waters.

Rainbow trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

74Worth the tripNow until tomorrow 1 pm

Water

47°

35°45–68° · ideal 55°78°

Why

Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Inside rainbow trout's active range. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

6 a day

Catch and release only today. Idaho general rules: 6 trout a day in rivers and streams, all species combined (2 in the Clearwater Region; only 2 of the 6 may be cutthroat in Magic Valley and Southeast region streams). Possession is 3 times the daily limit; open all year unless a special rule says otherwise.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Idaho non-tidal

Season here: Mar–May, Sep–Nov, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on rainbow trout

Brown trout

Salmo trutta

66MarginalNow until tomorrow 1 pm

Water

47°

35°45–68° · ideal 55°78°

Why

Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Inside brown trout's active range. Brown trout feeds less actively under bright moon. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

6 a day

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Idaho non-tidal

Season here: Mar–Nov, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on brown trout

The water

Water temperature47°F
Barometer30.20 inHg, steady

Sun, moon & solunar

Sunrise today8:03 am
Sunset today6:36 pm
MoonFull, 100% lit
Major solunarToday 12:20 am–2:20 am
Minor solunarToday 8:20 am–9:20 am
Major solunarToday 12:40 pm–2:40 pm

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Idaho Fish & Game has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: Idaho Fish & Game · trout stocking · fish-consumption advisories

About this spot

A legendary spring creek near Sun Valley — slow, glassy, weed-rich water holding large, exquisitely selective wild rainbow and brown trout. A technical dry-fly proving ground protected in part by The Nature Conservancy.

US 20 bridge up through the Nature Conservancy Preserve: closed Dec 1 to the Friday before Memorial Day weekend, then catch-and-release, fly fishing only with one barbless hook, no boats (float tubes allowed). Below the bridge it is open all year, 2 trout a day with none from 12 to 16".

WaterRiver
AccessPier, shore and ramp
RulesIdaho non-tidal
WhereBlaine County · 43.3183, -114.1131

Nearby

The closest public spots we cover, with the same 36 hours of floats.

South Fork Snake River (Heise)125 mi · IdahoBest now until 5 am

84Worth the trip

Beaverhead River150 mi · MontanaNo window clears the barDense Fog Advisory

49Sit it out

Henry’s Fork (Island Park)155 mi · IdahoBest tomorrow 1 am–1 pm

74Worth the trip

Madison River166 mi · MontanaBest now until 12 pmDense Fog Advisory

55Marginal

Big Hole River178 mi · MontanaNo window clears the barDense Fog Advisory

49Sit it out

Georgetown Lake202 mi · MontanaBest tonight 9 pm to tomorrow 1 pm

68Marginal

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Silver Creek?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Silver Creek you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Silver Creek?

Silver Creek is listed on this site for 2 commonly-targeted species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Silver Creek?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Silver Creek against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Silver Creek have?

Silver Creek has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. US 20 bridge up through the Nature Conservancy Preserve: closed Dec 1 to the Friday before Memorial Day weekend, then catch-and-release, fly fishing only with one barbless hook, no boats (float tubes allowed). Below the bridge it is open all year, 2 trout a day with none from 12 to 16".

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Silver Creek?

state agency regulations apply at Silver Creek. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Silver Creek tidal water?

No. Silver Creek is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.