Snake River, Hells Canyon Dam to Clearwater Confluence (Lewiston)

September 11, 2026

By Barbless, compiled each morning from the gauges, forecasts and sources on this page.

Snake River, Hells Canyon Dam to Clearwater Confluence

Current conditions for Snake River, Hells Canyon Dam to Clearwater Confluence (Lewiston) · Map, access and gauges

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Flow

12,000 cfs

Trend

Steady

Observed

38d ago

Conditions

Flows were stable at 12,000 cfs as of September 11, running much below normal for this reach. Weather conditions favored fishing with overcast skies, light wind, and temperatures in the mid-60s. No current angling reports were available at report time, and steelhead season status should be verified before heading out.

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Verify steelhead season closure status before fishing.