Washington Fishing Reports ยท Eastern Region
The Little Spokane is a spring-fed river north of Spokane, with wild rainbows and browns in slow, clear water.
Looking for the latest Little Spokane River report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Little Spokane River โ Dartford.
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Little Spokane River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The gauge near Dartford reads around 370 cfs, steady and clear.
Small nymphs and midges on long leaders.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Dartford, bring: Zebra Midge #18-20, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18, Parachute Adams #16-18, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Little Spokane River details
| Access | Little Spokane River Natural Area and access points north of Spokane. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,600 ft |
| Nearest town | Spokane, Washington |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Rainbow and brown trout |
| Regulations | Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and emergency rule changes before you go. A Washington fishing license is required for anglers 15 and older, plus a catch record card for steelhead and salmon. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 to 12 ft leaders, 5X tippet |
| Camping | Riverside State Park |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Parts of the river are protected natural area. Check where fishing is allowed. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
BWOs.
Summer
Caddis and hoppers.
Fall
BWOs.
How to get there
From Spokane, take US-2 or State Highway 291 north to the Little Spokane River Natural Area.