Boise Valley Fly Fishers upcoming events

BVFF Annual Member and Volunteer Appreciation Picnic (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

BVFF Annual Member and Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

Please join the BVFF club members for the annual BVFF Picnic. We have moved the event to September to avoid the heat of July, and knowing you are all out fishing!

The picnic will be in lieu of the monthly club meeting

This is a family event, and a club tradition from its inception. We also celebrate the efforts throughout 2026 of all of our volunteers. If you were a volunteer for the Expo 2026 or any other BVFF project, please consider joining us for some fun and food in the park.

The event will be catered. PLEASE NOTE that an accurate head count and commitment to attendance will be important for us to manage the expenses. If you find you cannot attend after registering, please cancel your reservation.

You may want to bring:

Lawn chairs (There are picnic tables and benches)
Your beverage choice (water will be available)
Please, no glass bottles

To attend this event, please register by name, including guests, so that we have an accurate head count. You will be asked to check in at the event, and name tags will be available.

Please register before Sept 1.

Event Location:

We will be meeting at the Blue Shelter in Storey Park in Meridian.

Storey Park

205 E Franklin Rd

Meridian, ID

See the park map HERE

Graylings Coffee Klatsch (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

BVFF Monthly Graylings Coffee Klatsch

The BVFF Graylings meet on the Tuesday following the scheduled club outing for coffee and a lively (mostly) discussion of fishing, fishing stories, the recent club outing, current events, and to plan fishing trips outside the scheduled club outings.

Graylings will meet at 9:00 AM at:

Moxie Java

4990 East Chinden Boulevard

Garden City, ID 83714

It is not required to register.

2026 CLEARWATER SPEY GATHERING (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

If you cast a 2 handed rod, or are just "Spey Curious", you should consider going to a Spey Clave. There are several in the Pacific Northwest to consider, but Poppy's Red Shed Spey Gathering is the best!

Spey claves are a great way to start your journey into 2-handed casting, and to improve your skills. They offer:

Demonstrations by expert spey casters
A welcoming environment to ask questions
The chance to try new gear before investing
A sense of belonging within the fly fishing community

Some of the biggest names in Spey will be presenting at this year's Clearwater Spey Gathering. For full details, see the House Of Fly's website: Annual Clearwater Spey Gathering.

Poppy is a legend in the 2-handed casting community, and for good reason. Poppy has been coming to BVFF's Expo for many many years and supporting us. Let's show Poppy some appreciation and show up for him!

Put your BVFF hat on, and head to Orofino! Hope to see you there!

LOGISTICS:

Orofino is about a 5 hour drive from Boise. There are a few motel options right in Orofino, and some campgrounds and RV parks nearby. More options are available in Kamiah , 30 minutes upstream, and Lewiston an hour downstream. Here are some nearby campgrounds to check out.

Clearwater Crossing RV Park – Orofino, ID
Pink House Recreation Site
McKay Bend
Kamiah KOA (RV and Lodging options)
Hells' Gate State Park (Camping and cabins, Lewiston)

Graylings Coffee Klatsch (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

BVFF Monthly Graylings Coffee Klatsch

Graylings will meet at 9:00 AM at:

Moxie Java

4990 East Chinden Boulevard

Garden City, ID 83714

It is not required to register.

Boise River Fall Cleanup (07 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

BOISE RIVER FALL CLEANUP

We are joining VICE Outdoors to cleanup the Boise River on Saturday, November 7th.

Since they have a large group of volunteers focusing on the river at Ann Morrison Park, we will spread-out and focus on the section above and below Glenwood bridge.

Graylings Coffee Klatsch (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

BVFF Monthly Graylings Coffee Klatsch

Graylings will meet at 9:00 AM at:

Moxie Java

4990 East Chinden Boulevard

Garden City, ID 83714

It is not required to register.

April Outing: Duck Valley, Mt View Reservoir 2027 (22 Apr 2027)

Thu, 22 Apr 2027 12:45:00 GMT

Welcome to the Duck Valley Outing

April 22 - 25, 2027

This stillwater fishery is known for some fantastic Spring fishing at a time when many local rivers are too high to safely wade and others are closed to fishing. Come on out to try your hand at catching some of the largest rainbow trout southwest Idaho has to offer.

There are three lakes open to fishing in Duck Valley. Mountain View and Sheep Creek Reservoirs allow gas powered motors. Lake Billy Shaw is fly fishing only and boat motors are restricted to electrical only.

You must have a Duck Valley tribal fishing permit to fish this event. A daily fishing permit (Ages 14+) is $25. An annual single-rod fishing permit is $150, which also allows you to disperse camp on the reservation for no additional charge, for the duration of the permit. Permits may be available at some local fly shops and at ACE Hardware in Duck Valley. The link below will provide access to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribal Website for fishing and camping permits:

https://spt.permits.tribaltrails.ai/

5 and 6 weight fly rods are typically used at this fishery with floating, intermediate and sinking lines. Fishing reports from previous outings indicate #6 and 8 weighted black, brown or olive leeches fished deep and a #14 root beer and wine-colored chironomids with a fine silver wire rib, fished on or near the bottom, can be productive.

Temperatures in the morning typically range from the mid 30s to 40s, with afternoon temps in the low 50s to the high 60s. Be prepared for rain, snow, and lots of WIND!

Camping with hook-ups is available at both Mountain View and Sheep Creek Reservoirs. Dispersed camping is available at all three bodies of water. The BVFF outing host will camp at Mountain View Campground. Look for the BVFF feather flags. Reservations can be made on the tribal website or by calling 208-759-3246 and asking for June or Annmarie.

Directions from Boise: Take I-84 East to Mountain Home, then take Idaho 51 Hwy to Duck Valley. Driving time is approximately 2+45. There is gasoline and diesel fuel available in Duck Valley.

If you decide to join us On-The-Water With BVFF, please register on this page.

Let's go fishing!

Outing host is Ron Kaye, 805-705-8785, ronkaye@gmail.com

Tight Lines,

Your Outings Committee

Liability Waiver

By registering, I affirm that I am voluntarily participating in the following event:

NAME: Duck Valley - Mountain View Reservoir Outing - 2027

DATES: April 22 - 25, 2027

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.