Spokane River Fishing Report

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These observations do not support one combined outlook. Read the station measurements and reports by reach below.

Large freestone through Spokane. Best wade fishing below 3000 CFS.

rainbow trout · brown trout · whitefish

Current Spokane River fishing conditions

A quick view of the latest report, gauge, hatch, and fly data available for this water. Missing observations are left unreported rather than estimated.

Fishing outlook
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Flow & temperature
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Water clarity
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Access, closures & regulations

Access and seasonal rules can change. Check current regulations and closures with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗

Reference location for this water. Individual reports and gauges may describe other locations; this is not a verified access point.

Spokane River location

47.6593, -117.4491

Gauge observations

Observations from the last 48 hours. Each measurement and chart describes its named station.

USGS 12422500

Latest flow
1,500 cfs
USGS 12422500
Latest water temperature
Not reported
USGS 12422500
10/25/202610/27/2026
1,390 cfs1,520 cfs

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Recent reports by reach

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.

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Silver Bow

2026-10-16GOOD

Fish have spread from summer lies into riffles, tailouts, and deeper pools. Dry-dropper rigs have been productive, October and fall caddis are fishing well in the last 15 minutes of light, and BWOs may be imminent with cooler temps forecast.

Hatches in this report: October Caddis, Fall Caddis, BWO, Pseudo-baetis.

Chubby Chernobylcaddis nymphstonefly nymph
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Silver Bow

2026-10-15GOOD

Fish have spread from summer lies into riffles, glassy tailouts, and deeper pools. Dry-dropper rigs have been productive, and October caddis and fall caddis have been fishing great in the last 15 minutes of evening light, with BWOs potentially arriving with cooler temps.

Hatches in this report: October Caddis, Fall Caddis, BWO, Pseudo-baetis.

Chubby Chernobylcaddis nymphstonefly nymph
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Silver Bow

2026-10-14GOOD

Fish have spread from summer lies into riffles, glassy tailouts, and deeper pools. October and fall caddis have been productive in the last 15 minutes of light, and BWOs are anticipated as temperatures cool.

Hatches in this report: October Caddis, Fall Caddis, BWO, Pseudo-baetis.

chubby chernobyl (bright colored)caddis nymphstonefly nymph
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Silver Bow

2026-10-13GOOD

Fish have spread from summer lies into riffles, tailouts, and deeper pools. Dry-dropper rigs with a bright chubby to a caddis or stonefly nymph have been effective; October and fall caddis fishing best in the last 15 minutes of evening light.

Hatches in this report: October Caddis, Fall Caddis, BWO, Pseudo-baetis.

Chubby Chernobylcaddis nymphstonefly nymph
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Silver Bow

2026-10-12GOOD

Fish have spread out from summer lies into riffles, tailouts, and deeper pools. Dry-dropper rigs with a bright chubby down to a caddis or stonefly nymph have been productive, and October/fall caddis are fishing well in the last 15 minutes of light.

Hatches in this report: October Caddis, Fall Caddis, BWO, Pseudo-baetis.

Chubby Chernobylcaddis nymphstonefly nymph
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Silver Bow

2026-10-11GOOD

Fish have spread from summer lies into riffles, glassy tailouts, and deeper pools. Dry-dropper rigs producing well; October caddis and fall caddis fishing great in the last 15 minutes of light, with BWOs potentially incoming as cooler temps arrive.

Hatches in this report: October Caddis, Fall Caddis, BWO, Pseudo-baetis.

chubbycaddis nymphstonefly nymph
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Silver Bow

2026-10-10GOOD

Fish have spread from summer lies into riffles, glassy tailouts, and deeper pools. October caddis and fall caddis have been fishing great in the last 15 minutes of light; BWOs expected with cooler temperatures incoming.

Hatches in this report: October Caddis, Fall Caddis, BWO, Pseudo-baetis.

Chubby Chernobylcaddis nymphstonefly nymph
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Silver Bow

2026-10-09GOOD

Fish have spread from summer lies into riffles, glassy tailouts, and deeper pools. Dry-dropper rigs with a chubby to a caddis or stonefly nymph have been productive, and October/fall caddis have been fishing great in the last 15 minutes of evening light; BWOs expected soon with cooling temps.

Hatches in this report: October Caddis, Fall Caddis, BWO, Pseudo-baetis.

chubby chernobyl (bright colored)caddis nymphstonefly nymph
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Silver Bow

2026-10-08GOOD

Fishing saw an uptick this week with bigger fish returning and stronger insect hatches. Dry/dropper rigs with bright chubbies and nymph rigs are both producing, with adult October caddis possible on the surface later in the day.

Hatches in this report: October Caddis, Fall Caddis, BWO, Pseudo Baetis.

Red Chubby ChernobylPurple Chubby ChernobylCaddis PupaSpanish BulletRubber Leg StoneAdult October Caddis
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Silver Bow

2026-10-07GOOD

Fishing saw an uptick this week with bigger fish returning and insect hatches becoming more prominent. Dry/dropper rigs with brighter chubbies and caddis pupa are working well during the day, with nymph rigs also producing; adult October caddis can find surface fish later in the day.

Hatches in this report: October Caddis, Fall Caddis, Pseudo-Baetis, BWO, Hecuba Mayfly.

Red Chubby ChernobylPurple Chubby ChernobylCaddis PupaSpanish BulletRubber Leg StoneAdult October Caddis
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