Visual Water
Report.
Have you ever wanted to see the seasonal flows on the Big Wood from high up in the Sawtooths to our South Valley desert? We did. That's why we created a seasonal water report to showcase the river's ever-changing dynamics.
Big Wood River Water Report March 2025
Spring 2025
It's March, and it rarely disappoints. Warm days, sun on your face, and just enough unpredictability to keep us on our toes - because if theres one thing you can count on, its late-season storms between periods of sun and warmth. Stoddard's got the latest on river flows, snowpack, and a few reminders for getting out there.
Any time spent wading the river is a good one - and runoff will be here before we know it. So pull on those waders, make a few casts, and soak up the last month of fishing on the Wood, whatever it brings. Reminder that the Big Wood River closes on April 1st till midnight on may 23rd to product spawning rainbow trout.
Big Wood River Water Report January 2025
Winter 2025
Kick off the year in the informed fashion and catch up with Stod to learn about the current conditions on the Big Wood River!
Big Wood River Water Report September 2024
Fall 2024
Hot off the press, we have the September Visual Water report ready for your consumption! Stod crushes it again with the current status of the Big Wood River.
Big Wood River Water Report July 2024
Summer 2024
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the summer 2024 Big Wood water report delivered by our board member, Stodd!
Big Wood River Water Report January 2024
Winter 2024
Stodd is back on the Big Wood River to bring a winter water and fishing report. Check it out!
Big Wood River Water Report October 2023
Fall 2023
Follow along as Stodd, store manager at Silver Creek Outfitters and Project Big Wood Board Member, takes us along the Big Wood River as we settle into autumn.
Big Wood River Water Report August 2023
Summer 2023
The Wood showed off this summer with prime wading conditions and ample water levels that kept its river inhabitants—ahem, trout happy and eating. Follow along as Amanda, Executive Director at Project Big Wood, winds down the summer.
Big Wood River Water Report June 2023
Spring 2023
Freestone rivers like the Big Wood experience flow states throughout the year because they rely on rainfall and snowmelt to sustain themselves. When the water exceeds the river's capacity, it spills over its banks, reclaiming the surrounding floodplain and redistributing sediments and nutrients along its course.
This can be devastating for individuals with homes in a floodplain. However, natural flooding is vital in maintaining the health and resiliency of the Big Wood River.
