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Spokane River

October 4, 2026

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

Spokane River

Current conditions for Spokane River · Map, access and gauges

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Flow

1,150 cfs

Trend

Steady

Observed

14d ago

Hatch Status

October Caddis visible in later parts of day

Conditions

Solid fishing with improved hatches and bigger fish active. As of October 4, flows hold at 1150 cfs and normal. Hecuba mayflies have recently appeared alongside caddis and pseudo baetis. Consider dry-dropper combinations or nymph rigs with caddis pupa, Spanish bullets, or rubber leg stones.

Gauges

Techniques

  • Nymph rigs with caddis, spanish bullets, and rubber leg stones are effective
  • Use brighter chubbies like red or purple during daytime hours coupled with caddis pupa
  • Dry droppers are working

Recommended flies

October caddisCaddis pupaSpanish bulletsRubber leg stonesChubby patterns in red or purpleNymph rigs