What flies are hatching on the Clackamas River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Clackamas River include Caddis. 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 747 CFS at the Clackamas at Estacada gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Clackamas River fishable today?

Clackamas River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 747 CFS at the Clackamas at Estacada gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Clackamas River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Clackamas River — Clackamas at Estacada

Marginal

747CFS

Discharge

10.99ft

Gauge Height

66.2°F

Water Temp

Updated 13 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.47 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory

Water temperature is at or above 65°F. At these temperatures trout are physiologically stressed and have a higher post-release mortality rate. Consider waiting for cooler conditions — early morning or evening — or choosing a tailwater with regulated temperatures.

Local Weather

60°FPartly cloudy

Wind 3 mph29.47 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

83° / 58°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

72° / 58°

Fri

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Partly cloudy

78° / 52°

Sat

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Mainly clear

82° / 54°

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.

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Time of Day

Using: 747 CFS · 66.2°F · PMDs continue. Caddis. SUMMER STEELHEAD beginning. Hopper-dropper for resident trout.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Clackamas River · July · Summer

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🟢 Active now at 66.2°F water

Caddis

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

Pale Morning Dun

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JanDec

PMDs continue. Caddis. SUMMER STEELHEAD beginning. Hopper-dropper for resident trout.

PMDCaddis

🟢 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.