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 69.8 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 69.8 CFS at the Near Placerville gauge.

San Miguel River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

San Miguel River — Near Placerville

Fishable

69.8CFS

Discharge

4.04ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

24.39 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

62°FClear sky

Wind 6 mph24.39 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

84° / 59°

Tomorrow

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Mainly clear

84° / 59°

Fri

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Drizzle

82° / 62°

0.02"

Sat

☁️

Overcast

86° / 62°

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: 69.8 CFS · BWOs returning

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

San Miguel River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs returning (size 18-20). Hoppers continue early September. Excellent fall fishing — remote canyon with fall colors. Less pressure than any week in summer. San Miguel in September is a secret worth keeping.

Blue-Winged Olive

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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.