Flow
3,300 cfs
Trend
Steady
Observed
44d ago
Conditions
As of September 6, the Salmon is flowing at normal levels with gin-clear water that demands stealthy approaches and precise drifts, drop to 5X or 6X fluorocarbon tippet. Water temperature is holding at 63°F with overcast skies and light winds. Terrestrials will be heavy midday, caddis thick at dusk, and olives solid mid-morning; consider hoppers and ants in the 11 AM–4 PM window, then switch to caddis patterns as light fades.
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Salmon River at Salmon
USGS 13302500 · Oct 12, 2026, 5:00 PM
Every 60 min · 247
Recommended flies
Bionic Hopper - Tan #12Bionic Hopper - Purple #12Bionic Ant 2.0 - Black #16Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan #20Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Olive #20Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22Egan's Thread Frenchie Jig - Olive #12Pheasant Tail Tungsten #20Juju Baetis Tungsten #22Tungsten Rainbow Warrior - Extra Heavy #14Coffey's CH Sparkle Minnow Sculpin #6Egan's GTI Caddis - Olive #12