Salmon River

Poor
Flow Rate
-
CFS
Gauge Height
-
ft
Water Temp
-
°F
Air Temp
52.4
°F
Clarity
Wind
8
mph SSE

Last updated: 10 minutes ago

Gauge Readings

Gauge Flow (CFS) Height (ft) Water Temp Updated
Salmon River at Pineville (primary) 1,150 6.76 - 2 hours ago
N Branch Salmon River at Redfield 470 2.99 - 2 hours ago

Guide's Report

poor fishing

Tough conditions. Save your energy for a better window.

What's Coming

More rain coming on top of already high water. Don't waste your time — wait for 24-48 hours of dry weather to let things clear.

7-Day Flow & Temperature

30-Day Statistics

Min Flow
1,140 CFS
Max Flow
1,150 CFS
Avg Flow
1,145 CFS
Min Temp
-
Max Temp
-
Avg Temp
-

7-Day Fishing Outlook

Multiple days of heavy rain ahead — expect significant flow increases and muddy water. Plan trips for windows between rain events or 1-2 days after.

Best day to fish: Saturday — Dry conditions — flows should remain stable. Good day to target tailouts and runs.

Today is the day before rain moves in — barometric pressure drop often triggers aggressive feeding. Don't miss it.

Warming trend through the week — if snow is on the ground, expect snowmelt to push flows up.

Daily Fishing Forecast

Today — Angler's Report

good fishing

NWS Forecast Detail

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday — Angler's Report

poor fishing
  • Heavy rain expected — river will likely blow out. Fish early before it rises or wait 24-48 hours after for the drop.
  • Warm for steelhead season — focus on early morning when water is coolest.

NWS Forecast Detail

Friday: Rain showers after 7am. Mostly cloudy. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night: Rain showers likely before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday — Angler's Report

good fishing
  • Dry conditions — flows should remain stable. Good day to target tailouts and runs.

NWS Forecast Detail

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 1 to 5 mph.

Sunday — Angler's Report

fair fishing
  • Moderate rain will push flows up. Water may get stained to muddy — switch to bright flies and heavier weight.
  • Warm for steelhead season — focus on early morning when water is coolest.

NWS Forecast Detail

Sunday: A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday — Angler's Report

fair fishing
  • Moderate rain will push flows up. Water may get stained to muddy — switch to bright flies and heavier weight.
  • Warm for steelhead season — focus on early morning when water is coolest.

NWS Forecast Detail

Monday: Rain showers likely before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday — Angler's Report

fair fishing
  • Moderate rain will push flows up. Water may get stained to muddy — switch to bright flies and heavier weight.
  • Warm for steelhead season — focus on early morning when water is coolest.

NWS Forecast Detail

Tuesday: A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday — Angler's Report

fair fishing
  • Moderate rain will push flows up. Water may get stained to muddy — switch to bright flies and heavier weight.
  • Warm for steelhead season — focus on early morning when water is coolest.

NWS Forecast Detail

Wednesday: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday — Angler's Report

good fishing
  • Light rain will bump flows slightly and give overcast skies — steelhead feed aggressively in these conditions.
  • Warm for steelhead season — focus on early morning when water is coolest.

NWS Forecast Detail

Thursday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

Forecast via NWS, updated 3 hours ago. Fishing ratings are estimates based on weather — always check current river conditions.

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