Lochsa River

September 26, 2026

By Barbless, compiled each morning from the gauges, forecasts and sources on this page.

Lochsa River

Current conditions for Lochsa River · Map, access and gauges

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Flow

393 cfs ↓

Trend

Falling

Observed

16d ago

Conditions

Lower water is concentrating fish into deeper pockets and around cover, making pool heads, seams, and larger rocks prime holding spots. As of October 3, flows were running 393 cfs near Lowell and holding in normal range with a falling trend. Fish smaller mayflies and caddis along with nymphs and small streamers, paying extra attention to stealth in the clear conditions.

Gauges

Techniques

  • Concentrate on areas that still offer depth and cover: deep pockets, pool heads, seams and water around larger rocks
  • Smaller mayflies and caddis can still bring fish up during warmer parts of day

Recommended flies

smaller mayfliescaddisnymphssmall streamers