Flow
4,290 cfs ↑
Water Temp
65°F · Prime temp
Trend
Rising
Observed
25d ago
Hatch Status
Small attractors and October caddis patterns can bring fish to the surface as the day warms
Conditions
Look for chilly mornings in the 40s to ease into your fishing day, with fish gradually moving from seams and tail-outs into shallow riffles as temperatures climb toward 60. Water sitting at 65 degrees puts conditions squarely in the prime band for October Caddis and small attractor patterns. As of September 23, flows were running at 4,290 cfs in a normal range with rising pressure and clear skies favoring activity through the outlook period.
Gauges
Live cameras
Salmon River at Salmon
USGS 13302500 · Oct 18, 2026, 5:00 PM
Every 60 min · 247
Techniques
- Try nymphs or streamers in the seams and tail-outs. As the day warms, the fish will move out of the buckets and into the shallow riffles
Recommended flies
CaddisSpruce MothsHoppersChubby ChernobylRubber Legged StonesKing PrinceStreamers