What flies are hatching on the North Umpqua River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the North Umpqua River?

The North Umpqua River is running at 744 CFS at the North Umpqua at Winchester gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the North Umpqua River fishable today?

Yes — North Umpqua River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 744 CFS at the North Umpqua at Winchester gauge.

North Umpqua River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

North Umpqua River — North Umpqua at Winchester

Fishable

744CFS

Discharge

1.80ft

Gauge Height

53.8°F

Water Temp

Updated 38 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.62 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

69°FOvercast

Wind 8 mph29.62 inHg Stable

Normal conditions

Today

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Overcast

85° / 47°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

70° / 47°

Sun

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Overcast

66° / 46°

Mon

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Overcast

64° / 46°

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: 744 CFS · 53.8°F · OCTOBER CADDIS

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

North Umpqua River · October · Fall

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🟢 Active now at 53.8°F water

Blue-Winged Olive

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

Pale Morning DunCaddis

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JanDec

OCTOBER CADDIS (size 8). BWOs strong. Steelhead in upper fly water. Trout dry-fly action returning.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About North Umpqua River

Southern Oregon freestone river with a legendary summer steelhead run — technical dry-fly water through one of the most dramatic forested canyons in the West. The fly-only Wild and Scenic corridor between Soda Springs Dam and Rock Creek is a bucket-list anadromous fly fishery.

SalmonflyGolden StonePale Morning DunCaddisBlue-Winged OliveOctober Caddis

Regulations

Fly fishing only in the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic corridor (Soda Springs Dam to Rock Creek). Wild steelhead must be released. Combined Angling Tag required for steelhead.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish North Umpqua River with more confidence.