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The first part of the creek's journey from its headwaters
to the end of the Silver Creek Preserve is a few miles
long. Within this section anglers can wade fish its waters
for most of this section. Wading the lower stretch of
the preserve becomes more difficult as the depths increase.
Float tubers enjoy fishing this section in the vicinity
of Kilpatrick Bride. Anglers are able to use float tubes
in the creek but are limited to access in some areas
do to private property. Fishermen may float into private
property but can not use the surrounding land if it is
private. Anglers will have to migrate back upstream or
float through to where access is permissible. The tubes
are especially good for fishing the "ponds" that exist
as a part of the river. These are areas where the creek
slows up and gets larger in the shape of a small pond.
Fishing this section all the way down to U.S. Highway
20 is good but usually accessible below Kilpatrick Bridge
to float tubers only.
Below U. S. Highway 20 the creek has some excellent
angling potential. It is accessible in certain areas
and offers quality fishing for big browns and rainbows.
This area does allow anglers to keep two fish but none
between 12 and 16 inches. Check regulations for more
details. Most anglers choose to release the fish to
keep this wonderful fishery healthy. From December
1st to February 28th this section of river from Highway
93 to U. S. Highway 20 (at highway milepost 187.2)
Bridge is "closed to harvest." This means that all
fish must be released with no harm during this time.
Below Highway 93 the river is not very accessible.
It eventually flows into the Little Wood River.
Hatches on Silver Creek are excellent and very prolific.
Mayflies include Blue-winged
Olive, Pale Morning Duns, Callibaetis, Brown Drakes,
Tricos, Gray Drakes, and Mahogany Duns. Caddis are
not as significant but include a few in tan usually
in the month of June. Mayflies are the most significant
of the hatches. It is a spring creek with a silt bottom
and does not harbor the amount of caddis and stoneflies
that a freestone or tail-water river would. The mayflies
that do come off, however, do so in big numbers.
Access to Silver Creek is best found at the Silver
Creek Preserve. There are other access points along
the river as well. Float tubes are a great way to approach
and fish this creek. Highways 20, 93, and other side
roads make access possible.
Fishing on Silver Creek is almost legendary. It is
an awesome fishery that provides great angling for
large trout. The Closest commercial airport is in Twin
Falls. Some anglers come to Idaho for its great fishing
and many come to fish Silver Creek. |
