Washington Fishing Reports ยท Puget Sound Region
The Middle Fork Snoqualmie runs out of the Cascades above North Bend, a catch-and-release trout river with wild cutthroat and rainbows an hour from Seattle.
Looking for the latest Middle Fork Snoqualmie 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 Snoqualmie River โ Middle Fork.
Current flows
Wind forecast
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The gauge near Tanner reads around 680 cfs, up after rain.
Small nymphs and attractor dries in the softer water.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Middle Fork, bring: Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, Parachute Adams #14-18, Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-16, Zebra Midge #18-22, 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.
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River details
| Access | Middle Fork Road from North Bend, with trailheads and pullouts. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 800 to 1,500 ft |
| Nearest town | North Bend, Washington |
| Best season | Summer and fall |
| Fish | Wild cutthroat and rainbow trout |
| Regulations | Special catch-and-release rules apply. 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 ft leaders, 5X tippet |
| Camping | Middle Fork campground (seasonal) |
| Kids | Yes in summer. |
| Good to know | Busy trailheads. Lock your car. |
Fishing by season
Winter
High and cold.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Dry flies.
Fall
Rain and rising water.
How to get there
From Seattle, take I-90 east to North Bend, then Middle Fork Road.