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Trinity River (CA)
Lake Pacific tributary · Gauge: Trinity River at Hoopa, CA
Current Conditions
72°F
Water Temp · steady
618
Flow (cfs) · steady
11.16ft
Gage Height
Reading: 8/16/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Run status
Chinook Salmon
Confidence: 40%
Why this status?
Phase: ramp_up. Water 72.0°F (ideal 50-60), flow 618 cfs (ideal 400-2000). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.60/0.00/1.00/0.17 → total 0.40.
Steelhead
Confidence: 40%
Why this status?
Phase: ramp_up. Water 72.0°F (ideal 48-58), flow 618 cfs (ideal 400-2000). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.60/0.00/1.00/0.17 → total 0.40.
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Typical run windows
Chinook Salmon 08-15 → peak 10-15 → 12-15
Ideal: 50-60°F · 400-2,000 cfs
Klamath trib salmon.
Steelhead 08-01 → peak 09-30 → 04-30
Ideal: 48-58°F · 400-2,000 cfs
Steelhead.
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.