big-wood-tailwater

Big Wood Tailwater is a stretch on Big Wood River, Idaho.

Also called The Wood below Magic Dam.

It is fishable.

Below Magic Dam: access very limited and flow set by irrigation; 'hardly worth fishing' in dry years (Perfect Fly Store). Silver Creek Outfitters suggests nymphs under indicators and streamers; 4WD helps.

It is downstream of Magic Reservoir.

Sourced from 2 sites.

Sources: The Perfect Fly Store and Silver Creek (retrieved 2026-10-20).

Access, closures and rules change; check with the state agency before you go.