What flies are hatching on the Wenatchee River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee River?

The Wenatchee River is running at 360 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 rated marginal right now. Flow is 360 CFS at the Wenatchee at Monitor gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Wenatchee River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Wenatchee River — Wenatchee at Monitor

Marginal

360CFS

Discharge

16.87ft

Gauge Height

51.3°F

Water Temp

Updated 31 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.25 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

63°FOvercast

Wind 22 mph29.25 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

68° / 43°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

64° / 48°

Sun

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Overcast

64° / 46°

Mon

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Overcast

62° / 48°

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.

6.8

Time of Day

Using: 360 CFS · 51.3°F · OCTOBER CADDIS

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Wenatchee River · October · Fall

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🟢 Active now at 51.3°F water

Blue-Winged Olive

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

Pale Morning DunCaddis

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JanDec

OCTOBER CADDIS (size 8). STEELHEAD continuing. BWOs strong. Best fall month for steelhead and trout combined.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

🟢 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.