Upstream of Wastewater Treatment Plant recommended; Riverside State Park access restricted
As of September 11, 2026, the Spokane River is fishing Fair (7.6/10): flows are 875 cfs, Caddis activity, reported by 1 shop.
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Reports indicate good conditions. flow at 933 cfs.
The score improved 0.2 points since the previous update.
Large freestone through Spokane. Best wade fishing below 3000 CFS.
A quick view of the latest report, gauge, hatch, and fly data available for this water. Missing observations are left unreported rather than estimated.
Current reports mention Caddis, October Caddis, Pseudo Baetis. Recommended flies include foam hopper, October Caddis, Blue Wing Olive, chubby.
Recent reports mention Upstream of Wastewater Treatment Plant recommended; Riverside State Park access restricted, Access restricted in Riverside State Park; stay upstream of Wastewater Treatment Plant, Upstream of Wastewater Treatment Plant; Riverside State Park access restricted.
Access and seasonal rules can change. Check current regulations and closures with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
Spokane River location
47.6593, -117.4491
Current Flow
875cfs
| Insect | Stage | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Caddis | adult | — |
| October Caddis | adult | — |
| Pseudo Baetis | dun | — |
| BWO | dun | — |
| Pseudo-baetis | — | — |
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Silver Bow
Fishing well with steady dry fly action on hopper and chubby patterns; October Caddis and BWOs worth targeting on cool overcast days. Access restricted in Riverside State Park due to fire cleanup.
Silver Bow
The Spokane River has been fishing well with steady dry fly action on hoppers and chubby patterns. October Caddis and BWOs are worth watching for on cool, overcast days, and a dropper nymph rig under big dries is a reliable approach.
Silver Bow
Dry fly fishing is steady with hopper and chubby patterns, and October Caddis and BWOs are worth watching for on cool overcast days. A flow increase is expected next week when Lake CDA is drawn down.
Silver Bow
The Spokane has been fishing well with steady dry fly action on hoppers and chubby patterns. October Caddis and BWOs are worth watching for on cool overcast days, with caddis nymphs and small mayfly nymphs as reliable droppers.
Silver Bow
The Spokane has been fishing well with steady dry fly action using hoppers and October Caddis patterns; BWOs are worth watching on cool overcast days. Access is restricted in Riverside State Park; anglers should stay upstream of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Silver Bow
Fishing well with dry fly action using hopper and chubby patterns, and October Caddis dries worth adding. BWOs expected to be productive on cool overcast days; caddis and mayfly nymphs fished as droppers are a reliable combination.
Silver Bow
Dry fly fishing is steady with hopper and chubby patterns, and October Caddis and BWOs are worth watching for on cool overcast days. A flow increase is expected next week when Lake CDA is drawn down.
Silver Bow
The Spokane River has been fishing well with dry fly action on hopper and chubby patterns, and October Caddis and BWOs worth watching on cool overcast days. A flow increase is expected next week when Lake CDA is drawn down.
Silver Bow
Low flows persist and won't improve until Lake CDA is drawn down after summer recreation season. Cooler temps in the forecast should increase fish activity; hoppers, ants, caddis, and double-nymph rigs remain the staple approach.
Silver Bow
Flows remain low and are not expected to change until Lake CDA is drawn down post-summer recreation season. Cooler temps in the forecast should increase fish activity and kick off fall hatches including October Caddis.
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