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Planning your next fishing trip in Boise, United States ? Today is a excellent day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Boise, Idaho offers diverse fishing opportunities, from urban trout and bass on the Boise River to trophy-sized trout and kokanee in nearby reservoirs like Lucky Peak and Anderson Ranch. Anglers can target a wide range of warmwater and coldwater species within a short drive of downtown, using everything from fly rods to conventional gear. With easy access, varied habitat, and year-round action, Boise is one of the Northwest’s most underrated fishing hubs. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Boise include: Boise River, Lucky Peak Lake, Lake Lowell, Swan Falls Dam, Arrowrock Reservoir, Payette River, Black Canyon Reservoir, Anderson Ranch Reservoir, Brownlee Reservoir, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:8 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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  • Waxing Crescent - 8% illuminated Waxing Crescent
Next Full Moon in ~13 days on 29th July
  • Distance to earth:
    373,766 km
    Proximity:
    75 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Boise
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Thu, 27 Aug

Solunar Bite Times

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All times are displayed in the America/Boise timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -6 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Crescent at 8% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a excellent day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -18 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Boise • Thu, 16 Jul 14:43 • 43.614, -116.203
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Boise

Fishing in Boise, Idaho centers on the Boise River system and a ring of productive reservoirs that give anglers everything from urban trout to deep-water kokanee. Within 45–90 minutes of downtown you can be casting dry flies to rising rainbows, jigging for smallmouth over rocky humps, or trolling for kokanee and landlocked Chinook. The mix of cold tailwaters, freestone stretches, and stillwater fisheries keeps something biting in every season.

Seasonal patterns around Boise follow runoff and reservoir levels. Spring brings higher flows in the Boise River, but as water clears, nymphing with small mayfly and stonefly patterns, or drifting bait and inline spinners, becomes very effective for rainbow and brown trout from Boise downstream through Caldwell. In local warmwater ponds and the lower Snake system, pre-spawn smallmouth and largemouth bass move shallow; target them with jerkbaits, lipless cranks, and 3–4 inch soft plastics along rock transitions and flooded brush.

Summer delivers the most consistent multi-species fishing. On the Boise River through town, look for trout in deeper riffles, undercut banks, and shaded runs; euro-nymph rigs, small streamers, and size 14–18 dry-dropper setups are productive. Early and late, throw terrestrials tight to banks. Nearby reservoirs like Lucky Peak, Arrowrock, and Anderson Ranch shine for kokanee, trout, and smallmouth. Troll dodger-and-hoochie rigs or small spoons at the depth where you mark schools on sonar, adjusting speed in the 1.1–1.7 mph range until you dial in the bite.

Fall is prime time around Boise for quality fish. Reservoir trout and smallmouth feed aggressively as water cools; vertical jigging spoons on steep breaks, dragging football jigs, or working swimbaits along rocky points will pick off larger bass. On the Boise River, brown trout stage for the spawn—swinging streamers on sink-tips or stripping small articulated patterns around structure is a high-percentage tactic. Don’t overlook mountain whitefish in deeper wintering holes; nymphs and small bead-head flies under indicators keep rods bent when trout get selective.

Winter fishing is very much alive. The Boise River can fish well during warm spells; think slow, deep presentations with tiny midges and mayfly nymphs, or small soft-plastics on light jig heads for multi-species action. When safe ice forms on nearby lakes and reservoirs in the region, target perch, trout, and panfish with tungsten jigs tipped with worms or soft plastics, focusing on weed edges and subtle depth changes.

Habitat and tactical tips are straightforward but critical around Boise. In the river, prioritize seams where fast and slow currents meet, boulder fields, and the downstream ends of islands. Wading anglers do well by thoroughly covering each lane with multiple drifts before moving. In reservoirs, use electronics to find bait, submerged creek channels, and rock-to-mud transitions; spend more time searching than fishing until you see clear signs of life. Downsizing presentations and using fluorocarbon leaders often makes the difference in Boise’s increasingly pressured waters, especially on sunny, calm days. Rotate through colors and depths systematically and you’ll unlock the consistent fishing that makes the Boise area such a compelling destination.

The Best Fishing Spots around Boise

Boise River

Flowing right through town, the Boise River offers easy access to rainbow and brown trout, with smallmouth bass and whitefish mixed in; prime action runs from spring through fall, with summer mornings and evenings especially productive, and winter yielding steady nymphing in slower runs—it’s a classic urban fishery comparable to stretches of the Provo River or Yakima River.

Lucky Peak Lake

Just upstream of Boise, Lucky Peak Lake is a go-to for trolling kokanee salmon in late spring and summer, plus rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, and perch; shoreline anglers work coves and points while boaters run downriggers along breaks—think a compact version of Lake Pend Oreille with easier access.

Lake Lowell

Part of Deer Flat NWR near Nampa, Lake Lowell is renowned for l largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and channel catfish; spring prespawn and early summer evenings shine for bass around reeds and timber, while crappie schools stack on brush and docks—similar in feel to Washington’s Potholes Reservoir.

Swan Falls Dam

On the Snake River south of Kuna, the Swan Falls Dam reach features current seams, islands, and deep holes that hold smallmouth bass, channel catfish, carp, and occasional sturgeon; shore anglers fan-cast eddies while boaters probe ledges and tailouts—comparable to popular dam tailwaters on the Columbia River system.

Arrowrock Reservoir

Up the Boise River canyon, Arrowrock Reservoir offers quieter water with rainbow trout, kokanee, smallmouth bass, and perch; spring trolling and summer jigging along steep banks and points are staples, with shoreline access at draws—picture a narrower, more secluded sibling to Lucky Peak Lake.

Payette River

North of Boise, the Payette River (especially the lower and North Fork corridors) serves up trout in cooler reaches and smallmouth bass in the lower stretches; pocket-water nymphing, spinner fishing, and light-topwater action keep things lively—similar in character to the Deschutes River’s mixed-water sections.

Black Canyon Reservoir

Near Emmett on the Payette River, Black Canyon Reservoir provides accessible fishing for smallmouth bass, crappie, perch, and stocked trout; anglers target rocky banks, submerged wood, and inlet currents by boat or from pullouts—an easy day-trip alternative to larger systems like CJ Strike Reservoir.

Anderson Ranch Reservoir

Farther up the South Fork Boise River, Anderson Ranch Reservoir is prized for summer kokanee, plus rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, and perch; downrigger trolling and jigging near creek arms produce, while shore anglers work points and inlets—think a high-country counterpart to Lucky Peak Lake.

Brownlee Reservoir

On the Idaho–Oregon border, Brownlee Reservoir is a regional heavyweight for crappie and smallmouth bass, with excellent channel catfish and seasonal trout; spring crappie runs, summer bass on rocky structure, and night catfishing draw crowds—a destination fishery akin to Lake Roosevelt or Lake Oahe in scope.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Boise area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.

Sandy Point Beach - 14.91027559856km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Boise. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Freestone Creek - 1.1440236577km , Crane Creek - 3.42444102691km , Boise Cascade Lake - 3.45874017366km , Picket Pin Creek - 4.72082906425km , Fivemile Creek - 7.95425096442km , Lake Elmore - 8.03721350261km , Council Spring Creek - 8.11479778043km , Barber Dam - 8.8487780642km , North Fork Daniels Creek - 9.60316939685km , South Fork Daniels Creek - 9.60507468757km , Daniels Creek - 9.6970040504km , Shingle Creek - 10.61779689848km , Eightmile Creek - 10.85226182222km , Boise Diversion Dam - 12.23688596844km , North Fork Robie Creek - 13.0067578479km , Karney Lakes - 14.07994299583km , McFarland Creek - 14.1752796697km , Karney Creek - 14.27929023628km , Currant Creek - 14.30755506633km , Sandy Point Beach - 14.91027559856km , Lucky Peak Dam - 15.4003788947km , Spring Valley Creek - 15.48010106948km , South Fork Robie Creek - 15.64163535013km , South Slough - 16.21030595674km , Hubbard Dam - 16.5692651903km , Dead Dog Creek - 16.80229758554km , Robie Creek - 16.81877646598km , Sinker Creek - 16.88712557646km , Custer Creek - 17.22519918483km , Blacks Creek Dam - 17.43232665993km , Blacks Creek - 17.98507502127km , Charcoal Creek - 18.0128906306km , Mores Creek - 18.34517732387km , Bryans Run - 18.34859425648km , North Slough - 18.46746319898km , Rush Creek - 19.09787543643km , Daggett Creek - 19.40749763602km , Little Charcoal Creek - 19.46466337605km , Dunnigan Creek - 19.95225190332km , Bogus Creek - 20.69475134342km

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