What flies are hatching on the Tucannon River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Tucannon River?

The Tucannon River is running at 77.9 CFS at the Tucannon at Starbuck gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Tucannon River fishable today?

Yes — Tucannon River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 77.9 CFS at the Tucannon at Starbuck gauge.

Tucannon River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Tucannon River — Tucannon at Starbuck

Fishable

77.9CFS

Discharge

8.01ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.38 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

59°FClear sky

Wind 6 mph29.38 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

80° / 43°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

71° / 47°

Sun

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Overcast

68° / 44°

Mon

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Overcast

64° / 47°

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: 77.9 CFS · OCTOBER CADDIS

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Tucannon River · October · Fall

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JanDec

OCTOBER CADDIS (size 8). STEELHEAD when open. BWOs strong. Best fall fishing.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

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About Tucannon River

Snake River tributary in the Blue Mountains of Southeast Washington — wild steelhead and resident rainbows in canyon and farmland terrain, lightly fished and productive.

SalmonflyGolden StonePale Morning DunCaddisBlue-Winged OliveOctober Caddis

Regulations

Wild steelhead must be released. Catch Record Card required. Check WDFW — this river has had conservation closures for steelhead protection.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Tucannon River with more confidence.