What flies are hatching on the Metolius River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Metolius River include Midge. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Metolius River?

The Metolius River is running at 1,190 CFS at the Metolius near Grandview gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Metolius River fishable today?

Yes — Metolius River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 1,190 CFS at the Metolius near Grandview gauge.

Metolius River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Metolius River — Metolius near Grandview

Fishable

1,190CFS

Discharge

0.87ft

Gauge Height

44.8°F

Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

26.22 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

66°FMainly clear

Wind 2 mph26.22 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

65° / 40°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

76° / 45°

Sat

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Overcast

61° / 41°

Sun

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Overcast

56° / 35°

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.

8.6

Time of Day

Using: 1,190 CFS · 44.8°F · OCTOBER CADDIS

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Metolius River · October · Fall

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🟢 Active now at 44.8°F water

Midge

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

Blue-Winged Olive

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JanDec

OCTOBER CADDIS (size 8). BWOs strong on overcast days. Mahogany Duns. Underrated fall dry-fly.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

River Map

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About Metolius River

Rare spring creek emerging full-size from the Cascades — gin-clear, cold, technically demanding. The Metolius pours out of the ground at Camp Sherman near Black Butte and runs cold and constant year-round. Bull trout present alongside rainbows and browns; selective fish reward precise drifts and small flies.

Pale Morning DunGreen DrakeCaddisBlue-Winged OliveOctober CaddisMidgeMahogany Dun

Regulations

FLY FISHING ONLY. All bull trout must be released. Catch-and-release only for trout in designated sections. Check ODFW for current slot limits.

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Guides to help you fish Metolius River with more confidence.