What flies are hatching on the Skagit River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Skagit River?

The Skagit River is running at 2,200 CFS at the Skagit at Marblemount gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Skagit River fishable today?

Yes — Skagit River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 2,200 CFS at the Skagit at Marblemount gauge.

Skagit River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Skagit River — Skagit at Marblemount

Fishable

2,200CFS

Discharge

2.97ft

Gauge Height

54.3°F

Water Temp

Updated 9 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.55 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

76°FClear sky

Wind 2 mph29.55 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

70° / 53°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

84° / 51°

Tue

☁️

Overcast

77° / 57°

Wed

🌦️

Drizzle

70° / 58°

0.1"

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.

8.6

Time of Day

Using: 2,200 CFS · 54.3°F · PMDs and Caddis. SUMMER STEELHEAD beginning. Bull trout active. Hopper-dropper for resident trout.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Skagit River · August · Late Summer

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🟢 Active now at 54.3°F water

Blue-Winged Olive

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

CaddisPale Morning Dun

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JanDec

PMDs and Caddis. SUMMER STEELHEAD beginning. Bull trout active. Hopper-dropper for resident trout.

PMDCaddis

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Skagit River

North Cascades legendary steelhead river — world-class winter and summer runs, bull trout, tribal co-management, and one of the most productive wild steelhead systems in the lower 48.

SalmonflyGolden StoneCaddisPale Morning DunBlue-Winged OliveOctober Caddis

Regulations

Wild steelhead must be released. Hatchery steelhead retention varies by season — check WDFW. Swinomish and Upper Skagit tribal co-management — respect tribal boundaries and closures. Bull trout must be released. Catch Record Card required.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Skagit River with more confidence.