What flies are hatching on the Salmon River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Salmon River?

The Salmon River is running at 511 CFS at the Below Yankee Fork gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Salmon River fishable today?

Yes — Salmon River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 511 CFS at the Below Yankee Fork gauge.

Salmon River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Salmon River — Below Yankee Fork

Fishable

511CFS

Discharge

2.27ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 21 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

23.95 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

48°FClear sky

Wind 2 mph23.95 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Rain

62° / 49°

0.06"

Tomorrow

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Rain

51° / 45°

0.34"

Sat

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Overcast

62° / 40°

Sun

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Overcast

71° / 42°

Rain in forecast — expect rising, off-color water in 12–24 hrs.

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: 511 CFS · Hopper season peak

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Salmon River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

Hopper season peak (size 8-12). BWOs returning (size 18-20). PMDs tapering. Cooling water, active fish. Fall colors through the Sawtooths spectacular. Steelhead returning to the lower river.

Blue-Winged OlivePMD

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About Salmon River

High-elevation freestone flowing east out of the Sawtooth Mountains near Stanley before turning into the legendary "River of No Return." Cutthroat, rainbows, sea-run steelhead, and protected bull trout — a genuine wilderness fishery.

CaddisPale Morning DunBlue-Winged OliveHopperStonefly

Regulations

Bull trout are federally protected — release immediately and unharmed; do not target them. Steelhead seasons, bait, and tackle rules set annually by IDFG — check current regulations.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Salmon River with more confidence.