What flies are hatching on the Wenatchee River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee River?

The Wenatchee River is running at 1,240 CFS at the Wenatchee at Monitor gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Wenatchee River fishable today?

Wenatchee River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 1,240 CFS at the Wenatchee at Monitor gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Wenatchee River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Wenatchee River — Wenatchee at Monitor

Unfishable

1,240CFS

Discharge

17.73ft

Gauge Height

70.9°F

Water Temp

Updated 39 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.04 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/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

71°FClear sky

Wind 15 mph29.04 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

93° / 67°

Tomorrow

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Clear sky

88° / 65°

Sun

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Overcast

98° / 65°

Mon

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Overcast

94° / 64°

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: 1,240 CFS · 70.9°F · PMDs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Wenatchee River · July · Summer

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🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

Caddis

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JanDec

PMDs (size 14-16) mid-morning. Caddis evenings. Yellow Sallies. Hopper season opening.

PMDCaddis

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Wenatchee River

Central Cascades freestone river flowing from Lake Wenatchee — steelhead and resident rainbows with stunning mountain scenery and good public access along US-2.

SalmonflyGolden StonePale Morning DunCaddisBlue-Winged OliveOctober Caddis

Regulations

Wild steelhead must be released. Hatchery steelhead may be retained where open. Catch Record Card required. Check WDFW for seasonal closures.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Wenatchee River with more confidence.