Washington Fishing Reports ยท Central Region
Between Leavenworth and Cashmere, the Wenatchee runs through Tumwater Canyon and fruit orchards, with steelhead seasons in good years.
Looking for the latest Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee River โ Leavenworth to Cashmere.
Current flows
Wind forecast
Wenatchee River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The Peshastin gauge reads around 460 cfs.
Steelhead seasons here depend on emergency rules. Check WDFW before you go.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Leavenworth to Cashmere, bring: Woolly Bugger #4-6, Egg #8-12, Pat', s Rubber Legs #6-8, Zebra Midge #18-22, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20, Black Beauty #20-24, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Wenatchee River details
| Access | Access around Leavenworth, Peshastin, Dryden and Cashmere along US-2. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 800 to 1,100 ft |
| Nearest town | Leavenworth, Washington |
| Best season | Fall |
| Fish | Steelhead and trout |
| Regulations | Steelhead seasons open only 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 | Sink tips and 2X to 3X tippet |
| Camping | Wenatchee River State Park |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Busy with rafts in summer. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Rafting season.
Fall
Steelhead when open.
How to get there
From Seattle, take US-2 east over Stevens Pass to Leavenworth.