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October 4, 2026
Map, access and gauges for Snake River, Hells Canyon Dam to Clearwater Confluence (Lewiston) · Fish species · Hatches · Guides
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13,200 cfs
Steady
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Steelhead fishing has improved on the Snake as fall progresses. As of October 4, flows run 13,200 cfs and stable well below normal levels. Fish are present in the system despite record low returns this season. Clear skies and light winds round out stable conditions that favor anglers exploring the canyon reach.
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Lower Granite is the last dam below Idaho. Fish counted there are headed for the Snake, Clearwater and Salmon systems. This reach is the first Idaho water above the dam; fish for every Idaho river pass through it.
Steelhead: the run is at its peak, 20,607 so far.Well below typical
Spring chinook: over for the year, 28,119 passed Lower Granite against a typical 37,000.Season overSummer chinook: over for the year, 7,941 passed Lower Granite against a typical 8,900.Season overFall chinook: the run is winding down, 22,582 so far.Well below typicalCounts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers via Columbia River DART.
