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These observations do not support one combined outlook. Read the station measurements and reports by reach below.
Cascade river near Gold Bar with salmon, steelhead, and upper-river trout opportunities.
A quick view of the latest report, gauge, hatch, and fly data available for this water. Missing observations are left unreported rather than estimated.
Recent reports mention Above Sunset Falls.
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Reference location for this water. Individual reports and gauges may describe other locations; this is not a verified access point.
Skykomish River location
47.8373, -121.6668
Observations from the last 48 hours. Each measurement and chart describes its named station.
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Locations come from the source report. A gauge reference does not establish where every fishing observation was made. Hatches and fly recommendations belong to their individual report.
Emerald Water Anglers
Summer steelhead season is opening up; a few early summer fish and possible late winter fish may be present. Low water conditions this season favor switching to summer patterns and Scandi heads.
Emerald Water Anglers
Portions of the Skykomish remain open for about a week before closing; summer steelhead pickings are slim on wild fish right now.
View original report ↗Emerald Water Anglers
The Skykomish opens May 23rd for steelhead. Anglers are advised to transition from Skagit heads to Scandi or Tributary heads with smaller flies for summer steelhead.
View original report ↗Emerald Water Anglers
The Skykomish closes at the end of January. Water has been low, cold, and clear, making fish shy but still catchable.
Reported water clarity: clear
View original report ↗Avid Angler
The upper Skykomish above Sunset Falls is open. Tributaries like the Beckler are running a bit high but water clarity is excellent.
Reported location: Above Sunset Falls
Reported water clarity: clear
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