West Coast
Wallowa River
Live Conditions
Wallowa River — Minam River at Minam (proxy)
7-Day Flow
→ Stable
24-Hr Pressure
27.5 inHg · → High/stable
Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory
Water temperature is at or above 65°F. At these temperatures trout are physiologically stressed and have a higher post-release mortality rate. Consider waiting for cooler conditions — early morning or evening — or choosing a tailwater with regulated temperatures.
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
88° / 66°
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
94° / 61°
Thu
☁️Overcast
100° / 67°
Fri
🌦️Drizzle
98° / 60°
0.02"
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?
⚡ AIAI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.
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Time of Day
Using: 161 CFS · 67.6°F · PMDs continue. Caddis. Hopper season. Bull trout aggressive on streamers.
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Wallowa River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Wallowa River · July · Summer
🟢 Active now at 67.6°F water
🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range
Select month
PMDs continue. Caddis. Hopper season. Bull trout aggressive on streamers.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
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.
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.
Oregon Fishing Regulations for Fly Anglers
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