What flies are hatching on the Hoh River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Hoh River include Caddis, Blue-Winged Olive, October Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Hoh River?

The Hoh River is running at 386 CFS at the Hoh near Forks gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Hoh River fishable today?

Hoh River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 386 CFS at the Hoh near Forks gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Hoh River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Hoh River — Hoh near Forks

Unfishable

386CFS

Discharge

1.92ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.31 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

72°FOvercast

Wind 5 mph29.31 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

69° / 56°

Tomorrow

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Foggy

77° / 53°

Tue

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Drizzle

62° / 53°

0.04"

Wed

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Rain

59° / 49°

1.26"

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: 386 CFS · SEA-RUN CUTTHROAT at peak in lower river. Caddis. Crane Flies. Cool rainforest mornings.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Hoh River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

SEA-RUN CUTTHROAT at peak in lower river. Caddis. Crane Flies. Cool rainforest mornings.

Caddis

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About Hoh River

Olympic Peninsula rainforest river — world-class wild winter steelhead in one of the most remote and scenic settings in the lower 48, flowing through Olympic National Park.

CaddisBlue-Winged OliveOctober CaddisCrane FlyMidge

Regulations

Wild steelhead must be released. Hatchery steelhead with clipped fin may be retained where open — check WDFW (retention status changes frequently). Quinault Indian Nation has treaty fishing rights in portions of this system. Upper river in Olympic National Park — park rules apply. Catch Record Card required.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Hoh River with more confidence.