Idaho · Unknown Co.
South Fork of the Snake River
· 66 mi · Class
Optimal: 7000–21100 CFS · USGS #13341050
⚠53°F — Cold water — dress for immersion, not air temperature
15,700CFS
8.24 ft gauge height
Optimal↑Rising slowly (+100 cfs/hr)(+100 in 3h)
Avg flow: 14,069 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #13341050
Bureau of Land Mangement
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The South Fork of the Snake River carries an average of 14,069 CFS through 66 miles of Bureau of Land Management corridor, with optimal flows ranging from 7,000 to 21,100 CFS. USGS gauge 13341050 tracks conditions on this substantial tributary that moves serious water through public lands. The BLM designation typically requires coordination for commercial operations and group permits for private parties running extended trips.
Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waning Gibbous
88% illumination
Poor
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9:55 AM
Moonrise
5:36 AM
Moonset
2:14 PM
★ Moon underfoot
9:55 PM
Next full moon: Jun 2926 days
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