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Fall is settling in on the Spokane River with caddis hatches fading and BWOs emerging. Nymph patterns, especially perdigon-style dressings, are key right now.

The Spokane is running low and cold in early October, with stable flows and clear conditions ahead.

Solid fishing with improved hatches and bigger fish active. Flows hold at 1150 cfs with hecuba mayflies recently appearing alongside caddis.

Extra water from Lake Coeur d'Alene is pushing fish into new water with aggressive rises. Caddis and mayfly hatches are on.

The Spokane River near Post Falls is running stable at normal levels with clear skies and cool fall temperatures.

Fish are moving into riffles and pools with good activity on sporadic rises. Stable flows near 859 cfs and a mix of caddis and mayfly hatches make for solid late-summer fishing.

Extra water from Lake Coeur d'Alene is spreading fish into riffles and deeper pools. Watch for sporadic rises and try Caddis nymphs and Chubbies.

Stellar fishing with excellent hatches of mahogany duns, fall BWOs, and October caddis. Flows are running 866 cfs at Post Falls.

The lower Spokane is fishing well with stable flows and cooler temps. Upper valley sections are recovering but not yet productive.

Below-town sections are fishing well as temps drop and flows rise. Sullivan pockets and recovering upper valley reaches offer options for patient anglers.

Dry fly fishing remains productive on the Spokane River as flows begin to rise from dam drawdown, with caddis and small mayflies active under overcast skies.

The Spokane River near Post Falls is running 859 cfs and rising after recent rain, but remains in good shape for fishing.

Dry fly fishing remains productive on the Spokane River at low flows, with a flow bump on the horizon from Post Falls Dam drawdown.

Stable flows and warming water are pushing steelhead toward the cooler Clearwater, making the Spokane a secondary migration route.

The Spokane River is running stable near normal flows with overcast skies and warm air temperatures.