Salmon River

Outlook · Aug 26–Sep 2

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Salmon River

Current conditions for Salmon River · Map, access and gauges

Flow

3,410 cfs ↓

Water Temp

75°F · Warm

Trend

Falling

Observed

7d ago

Conditions

Flows are running below normal and expected to hold stable through early September. Water temps are sitting at 75 degrees, so plan early mornings and target cooler riffles to avoid thermal stress on fish. Hoppers, caddis, and Spruce moth patterns should produce, backed up by beaded nymphs. Mitigations are in place to protect spawning salmon—check current access and regulations before you go.

Gauges

Live cameras

Techniques

  • Wade fishers will find plenty of pull-offs to park and search. Try hopper, caddis, or Spruce moth patterns trialed by a beaded nymph.

Recommended flies

HopperCaddisSpruce MothBeaded nymph

Access

Mitigations are in place to protect spawning salmon. Check with a shop or SNRA headquarters before heading out.

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