West Coast
Methow River
Live Conditions
Methow River — Methow at Twisp
7-Day Flow
→ Stable
24-Hr Pressure
28.46 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
65° / 44°
Tomorrow
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63° / 42°
Mon
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65° / 46°
Tue
☁️Overcast
65° / 45°
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
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What should I fish today?
⚡ AIAI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.
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Time of Day
Using: 263 CFS · OCTOBER CADDIS
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Methow River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Methow River · October · Fall
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OCTOBER CADDIS (size 8). STEELHEAD continuing — release all. BWOs strong. Best fall trout month.
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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.
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.
Learn More
Guides to help you fish Methow River with more confidence.
Washington Fishing Regulations for Fly Anglers
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Trout Species of Washington
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Yakima River Seasonal Guide: Washington's Blue-Ribbon Trout Fishery
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