What flies are hatching on the Wallowa River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Wallowa River include Blue-Winged Olive. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Wallowa River?

The Wallowa River is running at 49 CFS at the Minam River at Minam (proxy) gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Wallowa River fishable today?

Wallowa River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 49 CFS at the Minam River at Minam (proxy) gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Wallowa River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Wallowa River — Minam River at Minam (proxy)

Unfishable

49CFS

Discharge

0.91ft

Gauge Height

53.6°F

Water Temp

Updated 23 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

27.24 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

46°FClear sky

Wind 3 mph27.24 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

76° / 43°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

86° / 46°

Tue

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Overcast

87° / 61°

Wed

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Rain

74° / 50°

0.15"

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: 49 CFS · 53.6°F · PMDs and Caddis. SUMMER STEELHEAD beginning. Hopper-dropper for redsides.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Wallowa River · August · Late Summer

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🟢 Active now at 53.6°F water

Blue-Winged Olive

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

CaddisPale Morning Dun

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JanDec

PMDs and Caddis. SUMMER STEELHEAD beginning. Hopper-dropper for redsides.

PMDCaddis

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Wallowa River

Wallowa Mountains gem — wild rainbows and bull trout in one of Oregon’s most scenic alpine drainages. The Wallowa joins the Grande Ronde at Minam and carries a strong run of summer steelhead alongside resident redbands.

SalmonflyGolden StoneCaddisPale Morning DunBlue-Winged OliveOctober Caddis

Regulations

Bull trout must be released. Wild steelhead must be released. Combined Angling Tag required for steelhead.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Wallowa River with more confidence.