West Coast
Skykomish River
Live Conditions
Skykomish River — Skykomish at Gold Bar
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
29.95 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Normal conditions
Today
🌦️Drizzle
62° / 50°
0.08"
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
59° / 42°
Mon
☁️Overcast
59° / 42°
Tue
☁️Overcast
62° / 45°
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?
⚡ AIAI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.
8.6
Time of Day
Using: 526 CFS · 50.5°F · OCTOBER CADDIS
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Skykomish River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Skykomish River · October · Fall
🟢 Active now at 50.5°F water
🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range
Select month
OCTOBER CADDIS (size 8). STEELHEAD. SEA-RUN CUTTHROAT in lower river. BWOs strong. Best fall month.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
About Skykomish River
West Cascades steelhead river east of Seattle — summer and winter steelhead runs with easy access along US-2, sea-run cutthroat in fall.
Regulations
Wild steelhead must be released. Hatchery steelhead may be retained where open. Catch Record Card required. Check WDFW for section-specific rules.
Learn More
Guides to help you fish Skykomish River with more confidence.
Washington Fishing Regulations for Fly Anglers
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