What flies are hatching on the Strawberry River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Strawberry River include Green Drake, Stonefly, Pale Morning Dun. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Strawberry River?

The Strawberry River is running at 38 CFS at the At Pinnacles, near Fruitland gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Strawberry River fishable today?

Yes — Strawberry River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 38 CFS at the At Pinnacles, near Fruitland gauge.

Strawberry River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Strawberry River — At Pinnacles, near Fruitland

Fishable

38CFS

Discharge

1.92ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 38 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

23.1 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

54°FOvercast

Wind 15 mph23.1 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Drizzle

65° / 52°

0.02"

Tomorrow

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Drizzle

68° / 51°

0.06"

Sat

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Foggy

64° / 46°

Sun

☁️

Overcast

68° / 41°

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: 38 CFS · HOPPER SEASON continuing

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Strawberry River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

HOPPER SEASON continuing (size 8-12). BWOs returning (size 18-20). Beadhead nymphs always productive. Best month for big-fish dry-fly opportunities in the WMA reach.

Blue-Winged Olive

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About Strawberry River

The "Wild Strawberry" — a 6-mile WMA reach between Strawberry and Starvation reservoirs that fishes like a large spring creek with long smooth runs and deep pools. Documented browns to 27 inches.

Green DrakeStoneflyPale Morning DunYellow SallyHopper

Regulations

Flows are dam-influenced by Strawberry Reservoir (Bureau of Reclamation) but also respond to natural runoff — not fully dam-controlled. CFS alone does not indicate fishability — check current release schedules and runoff conditions. Portions of the canyon border the Uintah and Ouray Reservation; a tribal fishing license ($40/year) may be required for some sections — verify boundaries before fishing.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Strawberry River with more confidence.