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Skykomish River

Fishable2,200 CFSIntermediate

Live Conditions

Skykomish RiverSkykomish at Gold Bar

Fishable
2,200CFS
Discharge
6.11ft
Gauge Height
53.2°F
Water Temp
Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.96 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

68°FMainly clear
Wind 4 mph29.96 inHg Stable

Normal conditions

Today

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Overcast

65° / 45°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

71° / 48°

Tue

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Overcast

80° / 55°

Wed

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Overcast

73° / 58°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

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What should I fish today?

One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Skykomish River.

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Time of Day

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Skykomish River · June · Early Summer

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🟢 Active now at 53.2°F water

Blue-Winged Olive

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

CaddisPale Morning Dun

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JanDec

Golden Stones (size 6-8). PMDs (size 14-16). Caddis evenings. Spring chinook fishing.

PMDCaddis

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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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.

SalmonflyGolden StoneCaddisPale Morning DunBlue-Winged OliveOctober Caddis

Regulations

Wild steelhead must be released. Hatchery steelhead may be retained where open. Catch Record Card required. Check WDFW for section-specific rules.