Fly fishing All local rivers are fishing well. There is a little more water in the Spokane River as the annual draw down of Lake Coeur d’Alene has begun. There are relatively low, easy flows for wading. Dry fly fishing has been good, as is nymphing/Euro fishing. Some October caddis have been out in the…
Fly fishing Rocky Ford Creek in Grant County, open year-round, is usually a good bet this month for catch-and-release fly-fishing-only opportunities. Good fishing is the rule on the Spokane, North Fork Coeur d’Alene and St. Joe rivers. For dries, take October caddis, fall caddis, BWOs and mahoganies and fish the afternoons. Try streamer fishing during…
Fly fishing Now that the rivers are more stable and the big trout are out, fly fishing should improve on the Spokane and other waters. Streamer fishing and nymphing will be productive, as will dry flies at midday. Softer, slower currents should be best. Late October is a popular time of year on the Yakima…
