West Coast
John Day River
Live Conditions
John Day River — John Day at McDonald Ferry
7-Day Flow
↑ Rising
24-Hr Pressure
29.54 inHg · → High/stable
Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory
Water temperature is at or above 68°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
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌤️Partly cloudy
86° / 54°
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
79° / 60°
Thu
☀️Clear sky
74° / 53°
Fri
☁️Overcast
71° / 52°
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?
One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the John Day River.
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Time of Day
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's John Day River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
John Day River · June · Early Summer
🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range
Select month
Salmonfly and Golden Stones (size 6-8). PMDs (size 14-16). Caddis evenings. Best float-trip month.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
About John Day River
Longest free-flowing river in Oregon — wild redband rainbows in a remote high desert canyon, with minimal angling pressure. Most quality water is reached by float trip; the John Day is a multi-day backcountry river with a strong summer steelhead run on the lower river.
Regulations
Wild fish release encouraged. Remote access — most water reached by float trip. Check ODFW for current steelhead seasons.