What flies are hatching on the Spokane River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Spokane River include Salmonfly, Golden Stone, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Spokane River?

The Spokane River is running at 722 CFS at the Spokane at Spokane gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Spokane River fishable today?

Spokane River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 722 CFS at the Spokane at Spokane gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Spokane River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Spokane River — Spokane at Spokane

Marginal

722CFS

Discharge

17.18ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 35 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

27.87 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

55°FClear sky

Wind 1 mph27.87 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

84° / 48°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

87° / 53°

Wed

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Rain

71° / 58°

0.27"

Thu

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Drizzle

68° / 53°

0.26"

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: 722 CFS · BWOs returning

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Spokane River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs returning (size 18-20). Mahogany Duns. Tricos continue. Cool nights, productive days.

Blue-Winged OliveTrico

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About Spokane River

Urban trout fishery flowing through downtown Spokane — surprisingly productive browns and rainbows amid the city, with excellent year-round public access and beautiful falls scenery.

SalmonflyGolden StoneCaddisPale Morning DunBlue-Winged OliveOctober CaddisTrico

Regulations

Standard Washington trout regulations apply — check WDFW for current limits. No steelhead in this section. Some sections near downtown have special urban fishing area regulations.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Spokane River with more confidence.