What flies are hatching on the Clackamas River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Clackamas River include Caddis, Pale Morning Dun. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Clackamas River?

The Clackamas River is running at 668 CFS at the Clackamas at Estacada gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Clackamas River fishable today?

Yes — Clackamas River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 668 CFS at the Clackamas at Estacada gauge.

Clackamas River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Clackamas River — Clackamas at Estacada

Fishable

668CFS

Discharge

10.79ft

Gauge Height

64.2°F

Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.26 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

68°FPartly cloudy

Wind 5 mph29.26 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

73° / 51°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

83° / 51°

Tue

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Overcast

73° / 55°

Wed

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Rain showers

62° / 53°

0.8"

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

9.4

Time of Day

Using: 668 CFS · 64.2°F · STEELHEAD continuing. Coho beginning. BWOs returning. Mahogany Duns.

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Clackamas River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Clackamas River · September · Early Fall

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🟢 Active now at 64.2°F water

CaddisPale Morning Dun

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JanDec

STEELHEAD continuing. Coho beginning. BWOs returning. Mahogany Duns.

Blue-Winged Olive

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Clackamas River

Mt. Hood National Forest river near Portland — summer steelhead and resident trout with easy access from the metro area. The Clackamas drops out of the Cascades through a forested canyon and ends in suburban Oregon City; long swing runs hold summer steelhead.

SalmonflyGolden StoneCaddisPale Morning DunBlue-Winged OliveOctober Caddis

Regulations

Wild steelhead and coho must be released. Combined Angling Tag required. Check ODFW for section closures.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Clackamas River with more confidence.