CLEARWATER & SNAKE RIVER FISHING REPORT
May 30, 2025
Events:
Jurassic Flats Carp Clave
Saturday June 7th
Sage Center
Boardman, Oregon
If you crave a flats fishing experience right here in the West, Carp are the solution. You don’t need exotic fish like Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, or Redfish or the expenses that go with those fish. Carp provide the same flats fishing experience right here at home. The Jurassic Flats Carp Clave is the best place to learn about how find, approach and catch these worthy fish. Sit in on presentations form Ryan Mock, Daryl Eakins, Bill Marts, Eric Leininger, Jim Pankiewicz, and Jesse Riding. There is also the opportunity for you sit in on some of these presenters’ workshops for a more in depth “how-to.” For more info, head to the link!
https://flyproject.us/jurassic-flats-carp-clave
Week overview:
Jumps in Flows
This weekend is going to see a bump in flows all across the region. With the little bit of heat that we have seen over the last few days, snow has melted and water has jumped up. This has also colored up the water a good deal. Nymphs in darker colors are going to be the ticket. If you find a clean piece of water, hoppers are now starting to show themselves so run a hopper dropper.
Warmwater and Trout Overview
Warmwater is shaping up! Pre-spawn smallmouth are out and ready to be fed a fly. While there were a few carp sighted on the banks and on some flats last week, these fish are still very spooky and sparce. Trout fishing is likely to slow down a bit as we get some increased flows. If you are planning to head out for trout have some heavy nymphs, Skwalas dries and nymphs, and a handful of BWO’s in both dries and nymphs ready just in case.
Bass and Carp
Snake:
68,600 at Anatone
Dali Lama, Chocklett’s Game Changers, Mason’s Heavy Hitter, Mop Tail Changers, Lynch’s Drunk n Disorderly, Popovic’s Hollow Deceiver, Galloup’s Belly Bumper, Ehler’s Jig Pig, Ehlers Foamtail Superworm
Grande Ronde:
6,330cfs at Troy
Dali Lama, Chocklett’s Game Changers, Mason’s Heavy Hitter, Mop Tail Changers, Lynch’s Drunk n Disorderly, Popovic’s Hollow Deceiver, Galloup’s Belly Bumper, Ehler’s Jig Pig, Ehlers Foamtail Superworm
Trout
Lochsa:
10,500cfs at Lowell
Goodman’s Crowd Surfer Skwala, Antonio’s BWO, 401K Baetis, Hi-Vis BWO Spinner, 307 Nymph, Patt’s Rubber Leg, Atomic Stone, Euro Trash, San Juan Worm, Tungsten Terminator Stone, Rainbow Warrior, Perdigon, Keller’s Peach Fuzz
Selway:
16,900cfs at NR Lowell
Goodman’s Crowd Surfer Skwala, Antonio’s BWO, 401K Baetis, Hi-Vis BWO Spinner, 307 Nymph, Patt’s Rubber Leg, Atomic Stone, Euro Trash, San Juan Worm, Tungsten Terminator Stone, Rainbow Warrior, Perdigon, Keller’s Peach Fuzz
St. Joe:
4,760cfs at Calder
Goodman’s Crowd Surfer Skwala, Antonio’s BWO, 401K Baetis, Hi-Vis BWO Spinner, 307 Nymph, Patt’s Rubber Leg, Atomic Stone, Euro Trash, San Juan Worm, Tungsten Terminator Stone, Rainbow Warrior, Perdigon, Keller’s Peach Fuzz
North Fork of the Clearwater:
9,520cfs at Canyon Ranger Station
Goodman’s Crowd Surfer Skwala, Antonio’s BWO, 401K Baetis, Hi-Vis BWO Spinner, 307 Nymph, Patt’s Rubber Leg, Atomic Stone, Euro Trash, San Juan Worm, Tungsten Terminator Stone, Rainbow Warrior, Perdigon, Keller’s Peach Fuzz
Question of The Day
"What flies do carp eat?"
Carp feed on a variety of forage. So having everything from small craw patterns, clam patterns, nymphs, mulberry patters and even in some cases cottonwood seed flies. So, it’s essential to carry a wide variety of flies in your box. It all depends on your fishery and where the fish are when they are actively feeding. My preference is to fish for carp on flats.