What flies are hatching on the Queets River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Queets River?

The Queets River is running at 430 CFS at the Queets River near Clearwater gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Queets River fishable today?

Queets River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 430 CFS at the Queets River near Clearwater gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Queets River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Queets River — Queets River near Clearwater

Unfishable

430CFS

Discharge

6.86ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.47 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

62°FOvercast

Wind 5 mph29.47 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

☁️

Overcast

64° / 52°

Tomorrow

🌫️

Foggy

62° / 53°

Tue

🌦️

Drizzle

61° / 53°

0.02"

Wed

🌧️

Rain showers

59° / 51°

3.04"

Stable conditions — watch for afternoon hatches, especially BWOs on overcast stretches.

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: 430 CFS · SEA-RUN CUTTHROAT building. Caddis evenings. Crane Flies on overcast days.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Queets River · August · Late Summer

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JanDec

SEA-RUN CUTTHROAT building. Caddis evenings. Crane Flies on overcast days.

Caddis

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About Queets River

Wilderness Olympic Peninsula river — most of the Queets corridor flows through Olympic National Park, offering exceptional wild steelhead in a pristine, rarely-visited setting.

CaddisBlue-Winged OliveOctober CaddisCrane FlyMidge

Regulations

Wild steelhead must be released. Quinault Indian Nation has treaty fishing rights in significant portions — check tribal co-management zones before fishing. Upper river in Olympic National Park — park rules apply. Most upper access by float trip. Catch Record Card required.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Queets River with more confidence.