NF Stillaguamish from Arlington to Cicero Bridge open; mainstem from forks in Arlington downstream opens September 19th
As of September 10, 2026, the Stillaguamish River is fishing Fair (5.0/10): flows are 190 cfs, October Caddis activity, reported by 1 shop.
Last updated
Reports indicate fair conditions. flow at 190 cfs.
Conditions are holding steady since the previous update.
North Puget Sound salmon and steelhead river represented by the North Fork gauge near Arlington.
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 October Caddis. Recommended flies include BH Rolled Muddler, Mickey Finns, BH Raccoons, Woolly Bugger.
Recent reports mention NF Stillaguamish from Arlington to Cicero Bridge open; mainstem from forks in Arlington downstream opens September 19th.
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Stillaguamish River location
48.2615, -122.0476
Current Flow
190cfs
| Insect | Stage | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| October Caddis | adult | — |
Fair · Updated today
Fair · Updated today
Bellingham Confluence
The NF Stillaguamish from Arlington to Cicero Bridge is open and worth exploring for sea run cutthroat. The river could use more water but cutthroat should be present, often seeking cooler oxygenated riffles in low flows.
Bellingham Confluence
Most of the Stillaguamish remains open and is one of the few viable local river options this time of year. Rivers have been running high and bank to bank following repeated storm events.
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