What flies are hatching on the Stillaguamish River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Stillaguamish 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 Stillaguamish River?

The Stillaguamish River is running at 276 CFS at the NF Stillaguamish at Arlington gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Stillaguamish River fishable today?

Stillaguamish River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 276 CFS at the NF Stillaguamish at Arlington gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Stillaguamish River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Stillaguamish River — NF Stillaguamish at Arlington

Marginal

276CFS

Discharge

1.75ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 28 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

30.03 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

57°FClear sky

Wind 3 mph30.03 inHg Stable

Normal conditions

Today

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Overcast

71° / 59°

Tomorrow

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Partly cloudy

72° / 56°

Sun

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Clear sky

77° / 52°

Mon

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Overcast

81° / 56°

Stable conditions — watch for afternoon hatches, especially BWOs on overcast stretches.

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: 276 CFS · 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 Stillaguamish River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Stillaguamish River · July · Summer

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JanDec

PMDs continue. Caddis. SUMMER STEELHEAD beginning. Hopper-dropper for resident trout.

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About Stillaguamish River

Wild steelhead stronghold north of Seattle — one of Washington's most important wild winter steelhead rivers, with strong conservation focus and Snohomish Tribe co-management.

SalmonflyGolden StoneCaddisPale Morning DunBlue-Winged OliveOctober Caddis

Regulations

Wild steelhead must be released. Check WDFW — emergency closures have been implemented to protect wild fish populations. Catch Record Card required. Snohomish Tribe co-management applies to parts of this system.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Stillaguamish River with more confidence.