What flies are hatching on the South Fork Humboldt River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the South Fork Humboldt River?

The South Fork Humboldt River is running at 6.93 CFS at the South Fork Humboldt River near Elko, NV gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the South Fork Humboldt River fishable today?

South Fork Humboldt River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 6.93 CFS at the South Fork Humboldt River near Elko, NV gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

South Fork Humboldt River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

South Fork Humboldt River — South Fork Humboldt River near Elko, NV

Unfishable

6.93CFS

Discharge

2.21ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 30 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

24.78 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

67°FClear sky

Wind 8 mph24.78 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Mainly clear

81° / 51°

Tomorrow

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Clear sky

81° / 51°

Mon

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Overcast

85° / 53°

Tue

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Overcast

82° / 57°

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: 6.93 CFS · Terrestrials

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's South Fork Humboldt River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

South Fork Humboldt River · August · Late Summer

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Terrestrials, Midges; low water common

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About South Fork Humboldt River

A high-desert trout stream flowing through Elko County in northeastern Nevada. The South Fork Humboldt is one of the more accessible trout fisheries in the Basin and Range — closer to Elko than the Ruby Mountains, it serves as a practical local option for resident anglers. NDOW stocks rainbow trout seasonally. Flows can be variable depending on snowpack and irrigation demands, so checking the gauge before the drive is essential. An underrated option for exploring Nevada's surprisingly productive eastern river systems.

MidgeBlue-Winged OliveCaddisHopper

Regulations

Nevada Fishing License required. Standard trout regulations: 5 fish daily limit, check NDOW for current season dates and size restrictions.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish South Fork Humboldt River with more confidence.