What flies are hatching on the Wenatchee River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Wenatchee River include Caddis. 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 320 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 320 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

320CFS

Discharge

16.81ft

Gauge Height

67.3°F

Water Temp

Updated 27 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29 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

84°FClear sky

Wind 9 mph29 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Partly cloudy

79° / 54°

Tomorrow

☁️

Overcast

84° / 55°

Tue

☁️

Overcast

90° / 65°

Wed

🌦️

Drizzle

78° / 57°

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: 320 CFS · 67.3°F · PMDs continue. Caddis. Hopper-dropper productive. Hot weather — early starts. Summer steelhead beginning.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Wenatchee River · August · Late Summer

Full calendar →

🟢 Active now at 67.3°F water

Caddis

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

Pale Morning Dun

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JanDec

PMDs continue. Caddis. Hopper-dropper productive. Hot weather — early starts. Summer steelhead beginning.

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.