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Clearwater River (ID)

Lake Pacific tributary · Gauge: Clearwater River at Spalding, ID

Current Conditions
61°F
Water Temp · falling
13,100
Flow (cfs) · steady
6.25ft
Gage Height

Reading: 6/18/2026, 4:00:00 AM

Run status

Chinook Salmon
Confidence: 63%
STAGING
Why this status?

Phase: ramp_up. Water 61.0°F (ideal 50-60), flow 13100 cfs (ideal 5000-20000). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.60/0.90/1.00/0.17 → total 0.63.

Steelhead
Confidence: 29%
DONE
Why this status?

Phase: after. Water 61.0°F (ideal 45-55), flow 13100 cfs (ideal 5000-20000). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.00/0.40/1.00/0.17 → total 0.29.

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Typical run windows

Chinook Salmon 06-01 → peak 07-01 → 08-15
Ideal: 50-60°F · 5,000-20,000 cfs

Clearwater spring chinook.

Steelhead 09-15 → peak 10-30 → 04-30
Ideal: 45-55°F · 5,000-20,000 cfs

B-run steelhead capital.

Status is computed from real-time USGS gauge data, historical run windows, DNR reports, and crowdsourced angler reports. Always confirm conditions with the latest DNR rules before fishing.