Spokane River

As of July 27, 2026, the Spokane River is fishing Great (8.1/10): flows are 894 cfs, Caddis activity, reported by 1 shop.

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Reports indicate good conditions. flow at 1030 cfs.

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

rainbow trout · brown trout · whitefish
8.1
Great

Flow Data

Current Flow

894cfs

7/26/20267/28/2026
856 cfs1,100 cfs

Signal Breakdown

Overall Signal
8.1Great
River Flow
8.0
Shop Reports
7.3
Report Agreement
10.0

Recommended Flies

soft hacklecaddis nymphcaddis pupahopperStonefly NymphPrince NymphChernobyljig twenty incher

What's Hatching

InsectStageTiming
Caddisadultevening
Pseudo-baetisdun
Antsadultmorning
Flying Antsadult
Hoppersadult

Recent Reports

Silver Bow

2026-07-27GOOD

Predictable summer fishing with best activity in early morning and the last hour of evening light. Dry-dropper rigs and swinging soft hackles to caddis risers near dark are the top techniques.

Chernobyl (low profile)hopper patterncaddis nymphsoft hackle
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Silver Bow

2026-07-26GOOD

Predictable summer fishing with early mornings and late evenings offering the best windows. Dry-dropper rigs and swinging soft hackles to caddis risers at dusk are the top approaches.

Chernobyl (lower profile)hopper drycaddis nymphsoft hackle
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Silver Bow

2026-07-25GOOD

Early mornings and late evenings offer the best fishing windows. Dry-dropper rigs with a hopper or Chernobyl over a caddis nymph are the top producers, with soft hackle swings effective in the last hour of light.

Chernobylhoppercaddis nymphsoft hackle
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Silver Bow

2026-07-24GOOD

Predictable summer fishing on the Spokane with early mornings offering the best extended fishing window. Dry-dropper rigs and evening soft hackle swings near caddis risers are the top approaches.

hopperChernobylcaddis nymphsoft hackle
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Silver Bow

2026-07-23GOOD

Predictable summer fishing on the Spokane with early mornings and late evenings offering the best windows. Dry-dropper rigs and swinging soft hackles to caddis risers at dusk are the top techniques.

Chernobylhoppercaddis nymphsoft hackle
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Silver Bow

2026-07-22GOOD

Mornings have been productive on the Spokane River, but fishing slows significantly by midday as heat and inner tubers increase. Flying ant hatches have brought pods of fish to the surface, and hopper action is expected to start soon.

Chubby DropperPat's Rubber Legscaddis pupajig twenty incherjig prince
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Silver Bow

2026-07-21GOOD

Mornings have been good on the Spokane River but fishing slows significantly around midday as innertubers increase. Flying ant hatches have been bringing pods of fish to the surface, and hopper fishing should be starting soon.

chubby/dropperhopperPat's Rubber Legscaddis pupajig twenty incherjig prince
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Silver Bow

2026-07-20GOOD

Mornings have been productive on the Spokane River but fishing slows by midday and recreational traffic increases. Flying ant hatches have brought fish to the surface, and hopper fishing is expected to start soon.

Chubby/dropperPat's Rubber Legscaddis pupajig twenty incherjig prince
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Silver Bow

2026-07-19GOOD

Mornings have been productive on the Spokane River but fishing slows significantly by midday as temperatures rise and innertubers increase. Flying ant hatches have triggered surface feeding pods, and hopper action is expected to begin soon.

chubby/dropperPat's Rubber Legscaddis pupajig twenty inchersjig prince
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Silver Bow

2026-07-18GOOD

Mornings have been productive for the guide crew on the Spokane River, but fishing slows significantly by midday as temperatures rise and inner tubers increase. Flying ant hatches have been bringing fish to the surface, and hopper fishing is expected to start soon.

chubby/dropperhoppersPat's Rubber Legscaddis pupajig twenty incherjig prince
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