What flies are hatching on the Feather River Low Flow Channel right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Feather River Low Flow Channel include Pale Morning Dun, Blue-Winged Olive, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Feather River Low Flow Channel?

The Feather River Low Flow Channel is running at currently unavailable — check the USGS gauge at the primary station for the latest reading. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Feather River Low Flow Channel fishable today?

Live conditions for Feather River Low Flow Channel are unavailable right now. Check the embedded gauge widget on this page for the latest data.

Feather River Low Flow Channel Fly Fishing Conditions

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24-Hr Pressure

29.64 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

58°FClear sky

Wind 5 mph29.64 inHg Stable

Normal conditions

Today

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Foggy

84° / 61°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

79° / 58°

Wed

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Drizzle

73° / 59°

0.1"

Thu

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Rain

67° / 57°

0.68"

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.

Time of Day

Using: BWOs returning

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Feather River Low Flow Channel conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Feather River Low Flow Channel · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs returning (size 18-20). PMDs tapering. Excellent fall fishing as temperatures cool.

Blue-Winged OlivePMD

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About Feather River Low Flow Channel

The Feather River Low Flow Channel near Oroville is a PG&E-controlled fly fishing section designed to maintain flows for wild rainbow and brown trout below Thermalito Diversion Dam. The channel offers exceptional tailwater fishing in a managed setting with consistent, cool flows year-round. Access is managed through PG&E licensing agreements.

Pale Morning DunBlue-Winged OliveCaddisMidge

Regulations

Wild Trout Program designation. Fly fishing ONLY, artificial flies only, catch-and-release ONLY on designated sections. PG&E-managed channel — verify current access and regulations with CDFW. California Sport Fishing License required.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Feather River Low Flow Channel with more confidence.