What flies are hatching on the Methow River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Methow River?

The Methow River is running at 3,170 CFS at the Methow at Twisp gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Methow River fishable today?

Yes — Methow River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 3,170 CFS at the Methow at Twisp gauge.

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Methow River

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Live Conditions

Methow River — Methow at Twisp

Fishable

3,170CFS

Discharge

1.72ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 53 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

28.38 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

60°FMainly clear

Wind 3 mph28.38 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

77° / 50°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

79° / 57°

Thu

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Mainly clear

72° / 50°

Fri

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Overcast

70° / 47°

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 Methow River.

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What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Methow River · June · Early Summer

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JanDec

⚠ Runoff season — check live gauge before driving

GOLDEN STONES (size 6-8) at peak. PMDs (size 14-16). Caddis evenings. Post-runoff prime time for resident trout.

PMDCaddis

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About Methow River

Eastern Cascades freestone river with ESA-listed summer steelhead — wild resident rainbows and anadromous fish in a remote canyon with spectacular scenery.

SalmonflyGolden StonePale Morning DunCaddisBlue-Winged OliveOctober Caddis

Regulations

ESA-listed steelhead — ALL steelhead must be released (hatchery and wild). Catch Record Card required but no retention. Always check WDFW — emergency closures have been issued for this river.