Lochsa River

October 15, 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

376 cfs ↑

Trend

Rising

Observed

2d ago

Conditions

Clear water at fall flows makes the Lochsa rewarding if you're selective about your water choices. As of October 16, flows were running 376 cfs near Lowell. Trout are holding deep in structured areas, so focus on deeper pockets and runs rather than spreading effort across the entire river. Small mayflies and caddis may appear on top, but nymphs and small streamers will be more consistent throughout the day.

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Recommended flies

small mayfliessmall caddisnymphssmall streamers