208.788.3536
info@picaboangler.com

Picabo Angler

18918 U.S. 20 Picabo, Idaho 83348

208.788.3536

Pee-Ka-Boo is a Native American word meaning "Shining Waters."

Picabo Angler is a destination: A full-service fly shop & outfitter located on the banks of world-renowned Silver Creek

Sun Valley Fly Fishing at Silver Creek is one of the most famous fly fishing rivers in the world. Renown for perfectly timed hatches and world class dry fly fishing, anglers from around the globe come here to test their skill.  Sun Valley area residents and guests are blessed to have this body of water in such close proximity. A spring creek found just south of Sun Valley, Silver Creek offers anglers a chance to enjoy one of the most beautiful places in the state of Idaho, with one of the most wonderful fly fishing opportunities on this planet! Painters, photographers, bird watchers, hikers and everyone who finds the natural world a part of themselves will find Sun Valley's Silver Creek to be a place that can leave you speechless and wanting more. The only thing that rivals the soft light and beauty of “The Creek” in the mornings and evenings is the quality of the trout fishing on her waters.

A true spring creek, Sun Valley's Silver Creek waters emerge from the ground throughout the south valley in rivulets that form into a gin clear stream teeming with life. Amongst Sun Valley fly anglers Silver Creek is known as a challenge, but also a place to see fish and insect life merging into a daily symphony rarely seen anywhere else.  Dainty Mayflies are the predominant insects as they hatch throughout the spring, summer and fall and are the targets of largeBrown and Rainbow trout. This is a Sun Valley river where anglers can truly “set their watch” to the timing of the hatches and rising fish. The Sun Valley Creek is a dry fly fishers dream come true.

 

USGS water flow and temperature gauge for Silver Creek: HERE

 

Sun Valley Guided Fly Fishing Rates & Info: HERE

*Note: Picabo Angler does not take more than 2 guests per guide to Silver Creek, with the exception of highly experienced anglers. In the float tube section we have a 2 guest maximum regardless. This is to preserve the quietude of the river and to keep surrounding anglers experiences positive by giving the public and fellow guides space to share in the beauty and hatches offered here!