Smith is Dropping Quickly and is Clear

Author: Report Date: February 25, 2021 The Smith is dropping quickly and is clear, running right around 5,000 cubic feet per second Wednesday. According to guide Mike Coopman, the fishing has been really tough. “We’re getting one to three bites per day,” said Coopman. “There just...

Fishing Remains Tough

Author: Report Date: February 17, 2021 The Smith was down to 14 feet on the Jed Smith gauge Tuesday and a few boats were plunking. The river will be back to driftable shape for Wednesday and Thursday before going back on the rise starting Friday. Flows...

The Smith is Low and Clear

Author: Report Date: February 11, 2021 The Smith is low and clear and the general consensus is the fishing is tough, reports guide Mike Coopman. “There doesn’t seem to be a lot of fish in the river right now,” said Coopman. “There were a few days...

Fishing Has Been Pretty Good This Week

Author: Report Date: January 28, 2021 “Fishing has been pretty good this week,” said guide Mike Coopman. “The river is low and clear, but there’s a few spots that are holding fish. If your timing is right, you can do well. We’re averaging between three and...

Overall The Fishing Has Been Tough

Author: Report Date: January 14, 2021 The Smith blew out Tuesday as flows hit 76,500 cubic feet per second (25.8 ft.) on Wednesday morning on the Jed Smith gauge. It was plunkable on Thursday but it was big. Conditions are looking good for Friday through the...

Flows to Predicted to Fluctuate

Author: Report Date: January 7, 2021 Steelhead fishing is still pretty tough on the Smith, according to Mike Coopman of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service. “The river was high on Tuesday and very few boats out. I did hear of a few caught by the plunkers. But...

Smith Has Dropped Back into Shape on Sunday

Author: Report Date: December 31, 2020 The Smith dropped back into shape on Sunday. Boat pressure was very light, and only a couple adult steelhead were landed. There continues to be no shortage of half-pounders. Should remain in fishable shape through Saturday before blowing out on...

Flows Hit Nearly 12,000 CFS on Wednesday

Author: Report Date: November 19, 2020 The Smith peaked at over 11,500 cfs Sunday afternoon on the Jed Smith gauge, but was fishable by Monday. Quite a few boats were on the water, spread out from the forks to the outfitters. Fishing was reportedly decent, with...

Smith is Low and Clear

Author: Report Date: March 19, 2020 The same old story from the Smith River, low and clear conditions, but there are fish around. The bite was a little slow over the weekend due to the cold water temps, but some fish were caught. Boat pressure remains...

Smith River Fishing Report

Author: Report Date: December 5, 2019 The first part of December is typically transition time for the Smith River. The majority of the salmon have moved upriver and we’re now waiting for the steelhead to show. Flowing at just under 700 cfs on Wednesday, the river...

Good Choice for Steelhead This Weekend

Author: Report Date: March 28, 2019 If you haven’t got your fill of steelhead, the Smith could be a good choice for the weekend. Pressure has been extremely light, and flows are looking good for the weekend. Wednesday’s rain is forecasted to push the river up...

If you Can Hook a Couple a Day, You’re Doing Pretty Good

Author: Report Date: March 13, 2019 The last few days, fishing has been tough on the Smith reports Mike Coopman of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service. He said, “If you can hook a couple a day, you’re doing pretty good. Conditions are tough right now,...