Warm Springs Creek
spring creek in Idaho
This technical spring creek near Sun Valley demands precise presentations and keen observation from anglers. Its clear, nutrient-rich waters support a healthy population of wary brown and rainbow trout, making it a challenging yet highly rewarding dry fly fishery.
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
What's working on Warm Springs Creek
- 01Warm Springs Creek is running clear and at moderate seasonal flows.
- 02Active Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches, especially on overcast days.
- 03Significant October Caddis hatches are expected.
- 04Midges remain a consistent year-round food source, crucial in cooling water.
- 05Brown Trout spawning activity makes egg patterns highly effective.
- 06Target slower runs, deeper pools, and undercut banks for trout.
What to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Fall BWO hatches are a staple on Warm Springs Creek, especially on overcast days, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph
An excellent general searching nymph, mimicking various mayfly nymphs active year-round on Warm Springs Creek, and particularly good as BWOs begin to emerge in fall.
October Caddis (Dry)
The October Caddis is a significant fall hatch in many western rivers, providing a substantial meal for opportunistic trout in Warm Springs Creek.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are a consistent food source year-round on Warm Springs Creek, becoming even more critical in fall as water temperatures drop and other hatches decline, crucial for active subsurface feeding.
Buy at AmazonBlood Dot Egg
Brown Trout will be spawning in Warm Springs Creek during the fall, and egg patterns are highly effective for opportunistic feeders like both brown and rainbow trout.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A versatile streamer imitating leeches and baitfish, the Olive Woolly Bugger is effective for enticing aggressive trout year-round, especially good for colder fall waters on Warm Springs Creek.
PMD (Pale Morning Duns)
Lingering PMD hatches can still occur in early fall on Warm Springs Creek, providing opportunistic feeding opportunities for trout.
Tungsten Bead Pat's Rubber Legs
Stonefly nymphs are a year-round, high-calorie food source on Warm Springs Creek, and this larger, weighted nymph effectively imitates them, especially when fished deep.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Fly shops within 40 miles
Sun Valley Outfitters
Silver Creek Outfitters
Picabo Angler Fly Shop
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Idaho season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Warm Springs Creek.
What flies work best on Warm Springs Creek?
Our top scored fly patterns for Warm Springs Creek right now are Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun (80% confidence), Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph (80% confidence), October Caddis (Dry) (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Warm Springs Creek?
Warm Springs Creek holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Warm Springs Creek fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Warm Springs Creek each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.