Boise River - North and Middle Forks Outing 2026
Thursday, June 18 thru Sunday, June 21
This is a new outing for BVFF.
The North and Middle Forks are freestone portions of the Boise River and there is much solitude to be had on this outing.
The Fish:
Redband, bull trout and whitefish are prized native sport-fishes and may be caught readily. In addition, nonnative brook and cutthroat trout may be caught at times says the Idaho Fish Planner. Also, nearly 10,000 rainbow trout (Triploid) were stocked in the North Fork in 2025 and nearly 5,000 were stocked in the Middle Fork in 2025.
The Travel:
Access to the North Fork is off of Idaho Hwy 21 and Granite Creek Road, then crossing Rabbit Creek Summit, the road becomes Rabbit Creek Road, which becomes NF Boise River Road, which brings us to the Barber Flat area. Barber Flat Cabin is available to rent on Recreation.gov after January 1, 2026. The driving time to the Barber Flat area is approximately 2 3/4 hours from Boise. There is ample camping throughout the Boise National Forrest. You should bring everything you might need, to include fuel, as services are very limited.
The Equipment and Flies (Check with Boise fly shops for fly recommendations):
5 and 6 weight fly rods are appropriate for these waters with floating lines.
Nymphing patterns: Pheasant Tails, Prince Nymph, Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear, Copper John's, Kaufman Stoneflies, Golden Stones and Zebra Midges
Dry fly patterns: PMD, BWO, Adams, Caddis, Ants and Beetles
Never leave home without: Wooly Buggers and Hoppers
If you decide to join us On The Water With BVFF, register on this page.
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NAME: Boise River - North and Middle Forks 2026 Outing
DATES: June 18 - 21, 2024
and I further acknowledge that I know and understand the inherent risks. I assume full responsibility for any and all sickness, injuries, or damages that may occur to me as a result of participating in the named event. By registering, I acknowledge that BVFF is not responsible for any illness or injury associated with my participation in the named event. And I further acknowledge that any photos taken during the event may be used by the organization.
