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

Current and seasonal hatches on the North Umpqua 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 North Umpqua River?

The North Umpqua River is running at 729 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?

North Umpqua River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 729 CFS at the North Umpqua at Winchester gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

North Umpqua River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

North Umpqua River — North Umpqua at Winchester

Unfishable

729CFS

Discharge

1.78ft

Gauge Height

71.2°F

Water Temp

Updated 38 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.48 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory

Water temperature is at or above 65°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

56°FClear sky

Wind 0 mph29.48 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

82° / 50°

Tomorrow

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Clear sky

88° / 55°

Sun

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Overcast

93° / 61°

Mon

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Overcast

92° / 61°

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.

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Time of Day

Using: 729 CFS · 71.2°F · PMDs continue. Caddis. SUMMER STEELHEAD — the legendary North Umpqua run begins. Fly-only corridor opens for swung flies.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

North Umpqua River · July · Summer

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🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

Caddis

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JanDec

PMDs continue. Caddis. SUMMER STEELHEAD — the legendary North Umpqua run begins. Fly-only corridor opens for swung flies.

PMDCaddis

🟢 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.