West Coast
Skykomish River
Live Conditions
Skykomish River — Skykomish at Gold Bar
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
29.72 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Normal conditions
Today
☁️Overcast
81° / 57°
Tomorrow
🌦️Drizzle
76° / 56°
0.03"
Fri
☁️Overcast
75° / 60°
Sat
🌤️Partly cloudy
79° / 54°
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.
9.4
Time of Day
Using: 730 CFS · 63.5°F · PMDs continue. Caddis. SUMMER STEELHEAD beginning. Hopper-dropper for resident trout.
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Skykomish River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Skykomish River · July · Summer
🟢 Active now at 63.5°F water
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PMDs continue. Caddis. SUMMER STEELHEAD beginning. Hopper-dropper for resident trout.
🟢 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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Yakima River Seasonal Guide: Washington's Blue-Ribbon Trout Fishery
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