Updated October 15, 2026
    Access point

    Jarbidge Town / Lower Canyonon Jarbidge River

    Primary access to the lower river with wading and put-in points for upstream exploration.
    Jarbidge River reportDirections41.5300°N, 115.3870°W

    Conditions right now

    No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.

    Weather now
    62°F
    Clear Sky, wind 9 mph SE
    Bite report · week of Oct 4

    What's working on Jarbidge River

    1. 01Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) and Pale Morning Dun (PMD) hatches are the primary dry fly opportunities.
    2. 02Nymphing with mayfly and midge imitations will be productive in deeper runs.
    3. 03Brown Trout spawning activity makes egg patterns highly effective.
    4. 04Streamers are excellent for targeting aggressive, larger trout as water temperatures drop.

    What to tie on at Jarbidge Town / Lower Canyon

    Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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    Prince Nymph

    #10#12#14#16

    A versatile attractor nymph that is effective year-round for all target species, particularly good for prospecting deeper runs.

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    Woolly Bugger (Black/Olive)

    #4#6#8

    An essential streamer for enticing aggressive strikes from trout, imitating leeches and baitfish active in colder spring water.

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    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun

    #18#20#22

    Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in early spring, especially on overcast days, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.

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    Elk Hair Caddis

    #14#16#18

    Caddis activity is increasing in late spring, making this a good general adult caddis imitation.

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    Mother's Day Caddis

    #14#16#18

    The prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is expected in late April through May, making this dry fly a perfect imitation for adult caddis.

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    Flashback Hare's Ear Nymph

    #14#16#18

    An excellent general searching nymph for early spring, mimicking various mayfly nymphs that are active year-round.

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    Zebra Midge

    #18#20#22#24

    Midges are a primary food source year-round, and this nymph is highly effective for enticing finicky trout subsurface in spring flows.

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    Glo Bug (Orange)

    #14#16

    Resident trout and char remain keyed into egg patterns year-round, particularly with the upcoming spring rainbow spawn.

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    Yellow Sally

    #14#16#18

    Yellow Sally stoneflies are abundant along freestone streams in summer, drawing aggressive strikes from opportunistic trout.

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