Washington Fishing Reports ยท Eastern Region
The Tucannon runs out of the Blue Mountains through a wildlife area near Pomeroy, a small river with trout, steelhead and a string of fishing lakes.
Looking for the latest Tucannon 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 Tucannon River.
Current flows
Wind forecast
Tucannon River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The gauge near Starbuck reads around 95 cfs and clear.
Small nymphs in the deeper runs for trout.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Tucannon Valley, bring: Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18, Zebra Midge #18-20, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16, Rainbow Warrior #16-20.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Tucannon River details
| Access | W.T. Wooten Wildlife Area along Tucannon Road. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,000 to 2,500 ft |
| Nearest town | Pomeroy, Washington |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Rainbow trout and steelhead |
| Regulations | Steelhead and salmon seasons change often by emergency rule. 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 | Camping in the W.T. Wooten Wildlife Area |
| Kids | Yes at the lakes. |
| Good to know | Wildlife area rules apply. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Trout season.
Fall
Low water.
How to get there
From Pomeroy, take US-12 west to Tucannon Road and head south.