Washington Fishing Reports ยท Eastern Region
Through Spokane, the Spokane River runs over basalt ledges below the falls, with wild redband rainbows right in the city.
Looking for the latest 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 Spokane River.
Current flows
Wind forecast
Spokane River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The Spokane gauge reads around 2,100 cfs.
Nymph the ledges and seams with caddis pupae and small mayflies. Wading is tricky, so be careful.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Spokane, bring: Sparkle Pupa #14-16, Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-16, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, Woolly Bugger #6-8, 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.
Spokane River details
| Access | Riverside State Park, the Centennial Trail and parks in Spokane. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,700 ft |
| Nearest town | Spokane, Washington |
| Best season | Summer and fall |
| Fish | Wild redband rainbow trout |
| Regulations | Special rules protect the wild redbands. 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, 4X to 5X tippet |
| Camping | Riverside State Park |
| Kids | Partly. Slippery ledges. |
| Good to know | Wading is slick and flows change with dam releases. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
High water.
Summer
Caddis.
Fall
Fall caddis and redbands.
How to get there
Access is in Spokane along the Centennial Trail and in Riverside State Park.