Flow
3,500 cfs ↓
Water Temp
64°F · Prime temp
Trend
Falling
Observed
32d ago
Hatch Status
October Caddis hatch expected, size 12 or 14 Orange Stimulators match this hatch well
Conditions
As of September 16, flows are running 3,500 cfs at White Bird and are expected to remain stable through the week. Morning temperatures will be chilly, lows near 31°F, but afternoon air temps should climb into the 50s, warming the water enough to trigger good fishing. The October Caddis hatch is the main event; as conditions warm, focus on riffles feeding into long, deep runs where fish stage between feeding and resting.
Gauges
Live cameras
Salmon River at Salmon
USGS 13302500 · Oct 18, 2026, 5:00 PM
Every 60 min · 247
Techniques
- Focus attention on riffles leading into long, deep runs
Recommended flies
CaddisSpruce MothsHoppersChubby ChernobylRubber Legged StonesKing PrinceStreamers