What flies are hatching on the Sprague River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Sprague River include Pale Morning Dun, Trico, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Sprague River?

The Sprague River is running at 158 CFS at the Sprague at Chiloquin (lower) gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Sprague River fishable today?

Sprague River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 158 CFS at the Sprague at Chiloquin (lower) gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Sprague River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Sprague River — Sprague at Chiloquin (lower)

Unfishable

158CFS

Discharge

1.39ft

Gauge Height

76.3°F

Water Temp

Updated 54 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↑ Rising

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

25.5 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory

Water temperature is at or above 65°F. At these temperatures trout are physiologically stressed and have a higher post-release mortality rate. Consider waiting for cooler conditions — early morning or evening — or choosing a tailwater with regulated temperatures.

Local Weather

74°FClear sky

Wind 13 mph25.5 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Mainly clear

89° / 52°

Tomorrow

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Clear sky

84° / 52°

Fri

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Clear sky

88° / 54°

Sat

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Clear sky

90° / 56°

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: 158 CFS · 76.3°F · HEXAGENIA at peak

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Sprague River · July · Summer

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⚪ No tracked hatches in active range at 76.3°F — browse the calendar below for seasonal activity

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JanDec

HEXAGENIA at peak (size 6-8). PMDs continue. Caddis. Trophy potential at dusk.

PMDCaddis

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Sprague River

Klamath Basin spring-fed tributary — underrated trout fishing in ranch meadow country east of Klamath Falls. The Sprague feeds the Williamson and shares its big-fish potential with far less pressure.

Pale Morning DunTricoCaddisBlue-Winged OliveHexageniaMidge

Regulations

Check ODFW for current Klamath Basin special regulations. Klamath Tribes have treaty rights on portions of this system.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Sprague River with more confidence.