What flies are hatching on the San Miguel River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the San Miguel River include Caddis, Pale Morning Dun, Hopper. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the San Miguel River?

The San Miguel River is running at 189 CFS at the Near Placerville gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the San Miguel River fishable today?

Yes — San Miguel River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 189 CFS at the Near Placerville gauge.

San Miguel River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

San Miguel River — Near Placerville

Fishable

189CFS

Discharge

4.64ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 46 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↑ Rising

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

24.4 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

49°FPartly cloudy

Wind 2 mph24.4 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

65° / 36°

Tomorrow

☁️

Overcast

65° / 39°

Mon

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Drizzle

70° / 45°

0.02"

Tue

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Drizzle

67° / 48°

0.02"

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: 189 CFS · BWOs strong

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

San Miguel River · October · Fall

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JanDec

BWOs strong (size 18-20). Midges picking up. Streamer fishing for pre-spawn browns in canyon sections. October on the San Miguel in full canyon color — one of the most beautiful fall rivers in Colorado.

Blue-Winged OliveMidgeStreamer

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About San Miguel River

Flows from Telluride through some of the most beautiful canyon country in Colorado. Upper sections near Telluride (8,750 ft) fish best June–October. Canyon sections below Norwood are warmer — check water temps in late summer before fishing. Stunning scenery throughout, far less pressure than the famous tailwaters.

CaddisPale Morning DunHopperGolden Stonefly

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Guides to help you fish San Miguel River with more confidence.