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 172 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?

Yes — Sprague River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 172 CFS at the Sprague at Chiloquin (lower) gauge.

Sprague River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Sprague River — Sprague at Chiloquin (lower)

Fishable

172CFS

Discharge

1.44ft

Gauge Height

62.1°F

Water Temp

Updated 33 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↑ Rising

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

25.32 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

49°FClear sky

Wind 6 mph25.32 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

82° / 41°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

71° / 49°

Wed

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Rain

54° / 46°

0.48"

Thu

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Rain showers

55° / 43°

0.73"

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.

9.4

Time of Day

Using: 172 CFS · 62.1°F · Tricos continue. BWOs returning. Mahogany Duns. Big browns pre-spawn — RESPECT.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Sprague River · September · Early Fall

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🟢 Active now at 62.1°F water

Pale Morning DunTricoCaddis

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

Blue-Winged Olive

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JanDec

Tricos continue. BWOs returning. Mahogany Duns. Big browns pre-spawn — RESPECT.

Blue-Winged OliveTrico

🟢 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.