08-17-2015, 05:10 PM
What hooknhunter said. There is no "Stillwater" steelhead fishing in Idaho (or elsewhere that I am aware of, for that matter).
Aside from that, steelhead fishing isn't quite in full swing in September, so your venues (as well as techniques) will be limited. I know they are getting some fish in the Lower Clearwater River right now, as well as the Snake/Clearwater confluence in/around Lewiston. But it is primarily a boat/hardware thing. I think there is some bobber/shrimp action to be had. And I understand night fishing can be productive this time of year. Your best bet might be to try and connect with a guide in this area - even though I despise them lol.
Fishing sometimes gets going in the Riggins area on the Salmon River later in September - but that's primarily a boat fishery as well, but I understand there are a few bank spots.
September IS kind of a transition month for steelhead, so a lot will depend on what part of September, the weather, and the run timing. Right now water temps have been a big issue, and are delaying the run a bit, as well as delaying the fish that have shown up.
I do quite a bit of steelhead fishing, and although I have limited experience on the late summer/early fall fishery, I do try to stay plugged in.
CL
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Aside from that, steelhead fishing isn't quite in full swing in September, so your venues (as well as techniques) will be limited. I know they are getting some fish in the Lower Clearwater River right now, as well as the Snake/Clearwater confluence in/around Lewiston. But it is primarily a boat/hardware thing. I think there is some bobber/shrimp action to be had. And I understand night fishing can be productive this time of year. Your best bet might be to try and connect with a guide in this area - even though I despise them lol.
Fishing sometimes gets going in the Riggins area on the Salmon River later in September - but that's primarily a boat fishery as well, but I understand there are a few bank spots.
September IS kind of a transition month for steelhead, so a lot will depend on what part of September, the weather, and the run timing. Right now water temps have been a big issue, and are delaying the run a bit, as well as delaying the fish that have shown up.
I do quite a bit of steelhead fishing, and although I have limited experience on the late summer/early fall fishery, I do try to stay plugged in.
CL
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